Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Silage machinery
This is the Smalley Force Feed Ensilage and Fodder Cutter. Patent dates of Jan. 26, 1904, Aug. 9, 1910, and Nov. 12, 1912 are engraved on the top of the machine. Machine is part of project 158.
Iowa State University; Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station; Silos; Silage
Two workers are filling a temporary silo. One man is using a pitchfork, while the other maneuvers a silage unloader in order to fill the silo evenly. A tractor and car are near the silo. In the background cattle graze near the farm's...
Iowa State University; Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station; Silos; Silage
Two workers are setting up the walls for a temporary circular silo to store silage. The bin is already partially filled. A barn and another silo are in the background.
Iowa State University; Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station; Silos; Silage
Using a pitchfork, a worker spreads ensilage from a large wooden wheeled cart onto a pit silo. Other farm machinery, fences and buildings are in the background.