Silage Spoilage Calculator: Extra Wrap Layer ROI | Baleguard
Buyers do not know whether adding layers is cheaper than losing feed value.
Why this calculator matters
Silage spoilage is the user-facing loss term; ROI stays in the subtitle because it explains the business case.
Inputs
- Bales
- Feed value per bale
- Current layers
- Compare layers
- Bales at risk
- Roll price
- Bales per roll at 6 layers
Outputs
- Potential feed exposure
- Extra film cost
- ROI signal
Benchmarks
- 6 layers is the minimum baseline.
- Large square bales, harsh storage, and dry matter above 50% may justify more layers.