This bulk storage method involves piling harvested crops directly on the ground and sealing them under layers of straw, plastic sheeting, or packed earth. It creates a low-oxygen, weather-resistant environment that prevents spoilage and freezing during winter. While concrete bunker silos have replaced them on many farms, temporary field mounds remain a cheap way to store sugar beet, potatoes, or grass forage.
Heard on the job
The contractor is coming tomorrow to help sheet up the silage clamp before the rain hits.
Insider tip
The secret to a good silage clamp is rolling it constantly with a heavy tractor to squeeze out all the air before sealing it tight.