UC Davis Revitalizes Fallow Fields for Sustainable Silage Production
The University of California, Davis, is transforming previously unused tomato fields into corn fields for silage production to support its Dairy Teaching and Research Facility. This initiative aims to align the facility's feeding practices with commercial operations, enhancing the relevance of its research. The project, led by Frank Mitloehner and Israel Herrera, involves planting corn silage with updated drip irrigation systems to reduce water usage. The silage will be used as feed for dairy cows, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural system by utilizing land efficiently and reducing waste. 
