Should I apply additives?
Experimental work has shown that excellent baleage can be made without the use of additives. Additives are not necessary even when ensiling legume crops which have more difficulty reaching the pH range of stabilized fermentation. That being said, inoculating with Lactobacillus buchneri strains can accelerate the rate of fermentation and improve the stability of the silage during feed out. The latter is especially important if the baleage is to be fed during the summer months or in warm climates.