Ensiling technology holds promise for preserving and providing high-quality forage. However, the preservation of rice straw poses challenges due to its high lignocellulosic content and low water-soluble carbohydrate levels. Developing highly effective lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for rice straw silage remains a priority. This study evaluated the impact of three LAB strains, Lactobacillus brevis R33 (Lac33), L. buchneri R17 (Lac17), and Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides (Leu), on the fermentation quality of rice straw silage. Rice straw silage inoculated with Lac33 alone or in combination with other strains exhibited significantly lower neutral detergent fiber (NDF) (66.5% vs. 72.3%) and acid detergent fiber (ADF) (42.1% vs. 47%) contents, along with higher lactic acid (19.4 g/kg vs. not detected) and propionic acid (2.09 g/kg vs. 1.54 g/kg) contents compared to control silage. Bacterial community analysis revealed Lactobacillus dominance (> 80%) and
True value isn’t in the eye of the beholder when it comes to hay quality. It’s usually better to be safe than sorry when ensuring cattle and forage requirements are
The Hardin County AgriÂcultural Investment Programs annual grant programâs applications now are available at the Hardin County Extension Service through the end of January 2021. Applications are on the table just inside the front door. Applications must be returned by close of business Jan. 31. Project completion deadline is Aug. 15.
The CAIP program is administered locally by the Hardin County Extension District Board with money provided by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund. The CAIP program offers 11 investment areas that provide Kentucky agricultural producers cost-share assistance on practices that increase net farm income and opportunities to try new/innovative technologies or systems that improve farm efficiency and productivity. Funding comes from the National Tobacco Settlement Agreement via KADF.