SCSC 444 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT REVISED ANSWERS
How long will hay last when stored in a barn? - Answer- indefinitely
Alfalfa is marketed to the dairy industry based on - Answer- Relative feed value
The best method for obtaining a forage sample for lab is the random grab method. -
Answer- False
Primary differences between silage and haylage is - Answer- moisture content durring
storage
Storage loss is highest for - Answer- Silage
Harvest loss is highest for - Answer- hay
Silage is typically stored in what type of silos? - Answer- 1. upright
2. Bunker
3. Trench
Which has the lowest pH during storage? - Answer- silage
The first step in the ensiling process is - Answer- aerobic
pH range for stable silage is - Answer- 3.6 - 4.2
Second stage in ensiling a crop - Answer- Anaerobic phase
The first step in the ensiling process is designed to increase temperature and - Answer-
eliminate CO2
Nitrate levels can be reduced in silos by 50-100% - Answer- true
Haylage achieves a lower pH and stores longer then silage - Answer- false
due to the small size of individually wrapped bales, haulage is easily marketed from
farm to farm - Answer- False
only broadleaf plants can be considered weeds - Answer- false
the leading cause for weed infestation in pastures are poor fertility and - Answer-
overstocking
AND CORRECT REVISED ANSWERS
How long will hay last when stored in a barn? - Answer- indefinitely
Alfalfa is marketed to the dairy industry based on - Answer- Relative feed value
The best method for obtaining a forage sample for lab is the random grab method. -
Answer- False
Primary differences between silage and haylage is - Answer- moisture content durring
storage
Storage loss is highest for - Answer- Silage
Harvest loss is highest for - Answer- hay
Silage is typically stored in what type of silos? - Answer- 1. upright
2. Bunker
3. Trench
Which has the lowest pH during storage? - Answer- silage
The first step in the ensiling process is - Answer- aerobic
pH range for stable silage is - Answer- 3.6 - 4.2
Second stage in ensiling a crop - Answer- Anaerobic phase
The first step in the ensiling process is designed to increase temperature and - Answer-
eliminate CO2
Nitrate levels can be reduced in silos by 50-100% - Answer- true
Haylage achieves a lower pH and stores longer then silage - Answer- false
due to the small size of individually wrapped bales, haulage is easily marketed from
farm to farm - Answer- False
only broadleaf plants can be considered weeds - Answer- false
the leading cause for weed infestation in pastures are poor fertility and - Answer-
overstocking
