Projects

Value-Added Products from Forages and Biomass Energy Crops Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408533

Improving Nutrient Digestibility to Enhance Forage Utilization in Lactating Dairy Cow Feeding Systems Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412604

Publications

Effect of Alfalfa Silage Storage Structure and Rumen-Protected Methionine on Production in Lactating Dairy Cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Nov-08)

Improving alfalfa silage quality with inoculants and silo management - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Muck, R.E. 2008. Improving alfalfa silage quality with inoculants and silo management. In: Proceedings of 2008 Cornell Nutrition Conference, October 21-23, 2008, Syracuse, NY. p. 137-146.

Nutritive Value of Corn Silage in Mixture with Climbing Beans - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Jul-08)

Effect of treatment and cultivar on the ensiling of corn stover - (Abstract)

Muck, R.E., Coors, J.G., Richard, T.L., Scott, M.P. 2008. Effect of treatment and cultivar on the ensiling of corn stover [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper 085001.

Fermentability of Corn-Lablab Bean Mixtures from Different Planting Densities - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-May-08)

Packing Bunker and Pile Silos to Minimize Porosity - (Other)

Holmes, B.J., Muck, R.E. 2008. Packing Bunker and Pile Silos to Minimize Porosity. Focus on Forage. 10(1): 1-2. Available: www.uwex.edu/ces/crops/uwforage/Porosity-FOF.pdf

Feedout losses from forage storage systems - (Other)

Clark, J., Holmes, B.J., Muck, R.E. 2008. Feedout losses from forage storage systems. University of Wisconsin Extension Family Living Website.

Streptococcus bovis as a Silage Inoculant, a Second Chance - (Abstract)

Contreras-Govea, F.E., Muck, R.E., Russell, J.B. 2008. Streptococcus bovis as a Silage Inoculant, a Second Chance. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(E-Supplement 1):31.

Effect of Alfalfa Silage Storage Structure and Roasting Corn on Production and Ruminal Metabolism of Lactating Dairy Cows - (Abstract)

Krizsan, S.J., Broderick, G.A., Muck, R.E., Promkot, C., Colombini, S., Randby, A.T. 2007. Effect of alfalfa silage storage structure and roasting corn on production and ruminal metabolism of lactating dairy cows [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 90 (supplement 1):345.

Inoculant effects on alfalfa silage: in vitro gas and volatile fatty acid production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Muck, R.E., Filya, I., Contreras-Govea, F.B. 2007. Inoculant effects on alfalfa silage: in vitro gas and volatile fatty acid production. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(11):5115-5125.

Effect of Alfalfa Silage Storage Structure and Roasting Corn on Production and Ruminal Metabolism of Lactating Dairy Cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Krizsan, S.J., Broderick, G.A., Muck, R.E., Promkot, C., Colombini, S., Randby, A.T. 2007. Effect of alfalfa silage storage structure and roasting corn on production and ruminal metabolism of lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 90:4793-4804.

Inoculant effects on alfalfa silage: fermentation products and nutritive value - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Filya, I., Muck, R.E., Contreras-Govea, F.B. 2007. Inoculant effects on alfalfa silage: fermentation products and nutritive value. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(11):5108-5114.

Packing bunkers and piles to maximize forage preservation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Holmes, B.J., Muck, R.E. 2007. Packing bunkers and piles to maximize forage preservation. ASABE Publication Number 701P0507e. Available: http://asae.frymulti.com/request.asp?search=1&JID=1&AID=22815&CID=dhc2007&v=&i=&T=2

On-Farm Pretreatment Technologies for Improving Enzymatic Digestibility of Cellulose and Hemicellulose Present in Perennial Grass and Corn Stover - (Abstract)

Digman, M.F., Shinners, K.J., Dien, B.S., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J. 2007. On-farm pretreatment technologies for improving enzymatic digestibility of cellulose and hemicellulose present in perennial grass and corn stover [abstract]. Abstracts of the 29th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, April 29-May 2, 2007, Denver, Colorado. p. 147.

On-Farm Pretreatment Technologies for Improving Enzymatic Digestibility of Cellulose and Hemicellulose Present in Perennial Grass - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Digman, M.F., Shinners, K.J., Dien, B.S., Hatfield, R.D., Li, X., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J. 2007. On-farm pretreatment technologies for improving enzymatic digestibility of cellulose and hemicellulose present in perennial grass. In: Proceedings of 2007 Annual Meeting of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, June 17, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paper No. 071021.

Single-Pass, Split-Stream Harvest of Corn Grain and Stover - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shinners, K.J., Adsit, G.S., Binversie, B.N., Digman, M.F., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J. 2007. Single-pass, split-stream harvest of corn grain and stover. Transactions of the ASABE. 50:353-363.

Bag Silo Densities and Losses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Muck, R.E., Holmes, B. 2006. Bag silo densities and losses. Transactions of the ASABE. 49:1277-1284.

Effect of Inoculants on the Ensiling of Corn Stover - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Muck, R.E., Shinners, K.J. 2006. Effect of inoculants on the ensiling of corn stover. Proceedings of ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 061013.

Single-Pass, Split-Stream of Corn Grain and Stover: Characteristic Performance of Three Harvester Configurations. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shinners, K.J., Boettcher, G.C., Munk, J.C., Digman, M.F., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J. 2006. Single-pass, split-stream of corn grain and stover: characteristic performance of three harvester configurations. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International. Paper No. 061015. p. 1-19.

Drying, Harvesting and Storage Characteristics of Perennial Grasses As Biomass Feedstocks - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shinners, K.J., Boettcher, G.C., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J., Casler, M.D. 2006. Drying, harvesting and storage characteristics of perennial grasses as biomass feedstocks. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International. Paper No. 061012. p. 1-19.

Comparison of Wet and Dry Corn Stover Harvest and Storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shinners, K.J., Binversie, B.N., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J. 2007. Comparison of wet and dry corn stover harvest and storage. Biomass and Bioenergy. 31:211-221.

Cut Back Your Losses in Bag Silos - (Popular Publication)

Muck, R.E. 2006. Cut back your losses in bag silos. Hoard's Dairyman. p. 482-483.

Silage Production - (Book/Chapter)

Muck, R.E., Kung, L. 2007. Silage production. In: Barnes, R.F., Nelson,C.J., Moore, K.J., and Collins, M., editors. Forages: The Science of Grassland Agriculture, Volume II. 6th edition. Ames, IA:Blackwell Publishing. p. 617-633.

Yield and Silage Characteristics of Kura Clover, Winter Wheat, and Mixtures in Spring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Contreras-Govea, F.E., Albrecht, K.A., Muck, R.E. 2006. Spring yield and silage characteristics of kura clover, winter wheat, and in mixtures. Agronomy Journal. 98:781-787.

Use of Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction to Determine Population Profiles of Individual Species of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Alfalfa Silage and Stored Corn Stover - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stevenson, D., Muck, R.E., Shinners, K., Weimer, P.J. 2006. Use of real time polymerase chain reaction to determine population profiles of individual species of lactic acid bacteria in alfalfa silage and stored corn stover. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 71(3):329-338.

Characteristic Performance and Yields Using a Single-Pass, Split-Stream Maize and Stover Harvester - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shinners, K.J., Adsit, G.S., Binversie, B.N., Digman, M.F., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J. 2005. Characteristic performance and yields using a single-pass, split-stream maize and stover harvester. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Agricultural Engineering. Paper No. 056051, p.1-22.

Effects of Feeding Legume Silage with Differing Tannin Levels on Lactating Dairy Cows - (Abstract)

Hymes Fecht, U.C., Broderick, G.A., Muck, R.E. 2005. Effects of feeding legume silage with differing tannin levels on lactating dairy cows [abstract]. Proceedings of XIVth International Silage Conference. p. 163.

Inoculant Effects on Ensiling and in Vitro Gas Production in Lucerne Silage - (Abstract)

Muck, R.E., Filya, I., Contreras-Govea, F.E. 2005. Inoculant effects on ensiling and in vitro gas production in lucerne silage. In: Park, R.S., Stronge, M.D., editors. Silage production and utilisation, XIVth International Silage Conference, July 3-6, 2005, Belfast, Northern Ireland. p. 204.

Factors Affecting Bag Silo Densities and Losses - (Abstract)

Muck, R.E., Holmes, B.J. 2005. Factors affecting bag silo densities and losses. In: Park, R.S., Stronge, M.D., editors. Silage production and utilisation, XIVth International Silage Conference, July 3-6, 2005, Belfast, Northern Ireland. p. 245.

In Vitro Gas Production and Bacterial Biomass Estimation of Lucerne Silage Inoculated with One of Three Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants - (Abstract)

Contreras-Govea, F.E., Muck, R.E., Filya, I., Mertens, D.R., Weimer, P.J. 2005. In vitro gas production and bacterial biomass estimation for lucerne silage inoculated with one of three lactic acid bacterial inoculants. In: Park, R.S., Stronge, M.D., editors. Silage production and utilisation, XIVth International Silage Conference, July 3-6, 2005, Belfast, Northern Ireland. p. 207.

Factors Affecting Bag Silo Densities and Losses - (Abstract)

Muck, R.E., Holmes, B.J. 2005. Factors affecting bag silo densities and losses. In: O'Mara, F.P., Wilkins, R.J., 't Mannetje, L., Lovett, D.K., Rogers, P.A.M., Boland, T.M., editors. XX International Grassland Congress: Offered Papers, XX International Grassland Congress, June 26 - July 1, 2005, Dublin, Ireland. p. 480.

Using the Red Clover Polyshenol Oxidase Gene to Inhibit Proteolytic Activity in Alfalfa - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hatfield, R.D., Sullivan, M.L. Muck, R.E. 2005. Using the red clover polyphenol oxidase gene to inhibit proteolytic activity in alfalfa. In: Park, R.S., Stronge, M.D., editors. Silage Production and Utilization. XIVth International Silage Conference, a Satellite Workshop of the XXth International Grassland Congress, July 2005, Belfast, Northern Ireland. p. 212.

Bag Silo Densities and Losses - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Muck, R.E., Holmes, B. 2004. Bag silo densities and losses. ASAE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 041141.

Packing Practice Effects on Density in Bunker Silos - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Muck, R.E., Holmes, B., Savoie, P. 2004. Packing practice effects on density in bunker silos. ASAE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 041137.

Effects of Feeding Legume Silage with Differing Tannin Levels on Lactating Diary Cattle - (Abstract)

Hymes Fecht, U.C., Broderick, G.A., Muck, R.E., Grabber, J.H. 2004. Effects of feeding legume silage with differing tannin levels on lactating dairy cattle [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 87 (Supplement 1):249.

Polyphenol Oxidase and O-Diphenols Inhibit Post-Harvest Proteolysis in Red Clover and Alfalfa - (Abstract)

Sullivan, M.L., Hatfield, R.D., Muck, R.E. Polyphenol oxidase and o-diphenols inhibit post-harvest proteolysis in red clover and alfalfa. 2004. North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference. Available: www.naaic.org/meeting/National/2004NAAIC8TC/2004abstracts/msullivan.pdf.

Effects of Corn Silage Inoculants on Aerobic Stability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Muck, R.E. 2004. Effects of corn silage inoculants on aerobic stability. Transactions of the ASAE 47(4):1011-1016.

Whole-Farm Nutrient Management on Dairy Farms to Improve Profitability and Reduce Environment Impacts - (Monograph)

Powell, J.M., Ketterings, Q., Rasmussen, C., Adams, L.N., Albrecht, G., Czymmek, K., Rotz, A., Muck, R.E., Norman, J., Stangel, B. 2004. Whole-farm nutrient management on dairy farms to improve profitability and reduce environment impacts. Cornell University Crop and Soil Sciences Research Series R04-1 and University of Wisconsin Extension Publication A3794.

Protein-Binding Polyphenols Enhance Nitrogen Cycling and Profitability of Dairy Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Grabber, J.H., Broderick, G.A., Sullivan, M.L., Hatfield, R.D., Powell, J.M., Rotz, C.A., Muck, R.E., Ehlke, N.J. 2004. Protein-binding polyphenols enhance nitrogen cycling and profitability of dairy farms. In: 228th ACS National Meeting, August 22-26, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2004 CDROM.

Managing and Designing Bunker and Trench Silos - (Experiment Station)

Holmes, B.J., Muck, R.E. 2004. Managing and designing bunker and trench silos. AED43. Ames, IA:Midwest Plan Service.

Lactic Acid Bacteria Used in Inoculants for Silage As Probiotics for Ruminants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weinberg, Z.G., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J., Chen, Y., Gamburg, M. 2004. Lactic acid bacteria used in inoculants for silage as probiotics for ruminants. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 118:1-10.

Laboratory Assessment of Bunker Silo Density, Part 1: Alfalfa and Grass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Muck, R.E., Savoie, P., Holmes, B. 2004. Laboratory assessment of bunker silo density, part 1: Alfalfa and Grass. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 20(2):157-164.

Laboratory Assessment of Bunker Silo Density, Part Ii: Whole-Plant Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Savoie, P., Muck, R.E., Holmes, B. 2004. Laboratory assessment of bunker silo density, part ii: whole-plant corn. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 20(2):165-171.

Sound Management Practices for Ensiling Whole-Crop Corn and Alfalfa - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Broderick, G.A., Muck, R.E., Shaver, R. 2003. Sound management practices for ensiling whole-crop corn and alfalfa. Delicias Internacional Ganadero Lechero Conference. September 11-12, 2003.

Density and Losses in Pressed Bag Silos - (Proceedings/Symposium)

MUCK, R.E., HOLMES, B. DENSITY AND LOSSES IN PRESSED BAG SILOS. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003. http://asae.frymulti.com/request2.asp?JID=1&AID=15207&CID=chp2003&v=&i=&T=1.

Effect of Various Factors on Bunker Silage Density - (Proceedings/Symposium)

SAVOIE, P., MUCK, R.E., HOLMES, B.J. EFFECT OF VARIOUS FACTORS ON BUNKER SILAGE DENSITY. WORLD WIDE WEB. 2003. http://asae.frymulti.com/request2.asp?JID=1&AID=15209&CID=chp2003&v=&i=&T=1.

Advances in Silage Preservation - (Experiment Station)

MUCK, R.E. 2003. ADVANCES IN SILAGE PRESERVATION. In: FOUR-STATE FORAGE CONFERENCE, March 25-26, 2003, Baraboo and Prairie du Sac, WI. p. 41-45.

The Survival of Silage Inoculant Lactic Acid Bacteria in Rumen Fluid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WEINBERG, Z.G., MUCK, R.E., WEIMER, P.J. THE SURVIVAL OF SILAGE INOCULANT LACTIC ACID BACTERIA IN RUMEN FLUID. JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY. 2003. v. 94. pp. 1066-1071.

Forage Storage Design and Management Tools - (Proceedings/Symposium)

HOLMES,B.J., MUCK,R.E., RANKIN,M.C. 2003. FORAGE STORAGE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS. In: Proceedings of Fifth International Dairy Housing Conference, January 29-31, 2003, Forth Worth, Texas. p. 178-185.

Large Round Bale Storage: Twine, Net Wrap and Low Moisture Wrapped Silage - (Abstract) - (28-Jul-02)

Tannin-Containing Alfalfa: a Way to Improve Nitrogen-Use and Profitability of Dairy Farms? - (Abstract) - (17-Jul-02)