The first year I did a pile and packed the crap out if it. I had so much I had to go wider than I wanted and took out half at a time because I couldn't keep up with the face. The problem was the side you are leaving behind would spoil a few inches an I didn't like the waste. The next year I put round bales two wide the width I wanted for the face then lined it with plywood. Packed the crap out of it then covered it. Was better but still didn't like the four inches or so of waste on top. The next year I didn't do any because I was frustrated with the waste and i still believe if you don't have a good set up don't bother. Then I looked into bags. About 180 tons fit in a 200x8' bag. If you loose only 15% of 180 tons in a pit that is 27 ton or $945 of wasted feed if you replaced it at $35 per ton. The bag costs me $400 including bagger with no loss so that's a good way to go for me. Corn silage gives you a considerable amount more feed if your set up for it properly but if not then pick it and be done with it.
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