Silage Pit Reshaping Project
As harvest season approaches in Central Alberta, farmers are preparing their operations for maximum efficiency, and that includes ensuring their silage pits are ready for heavy use. We recently completed a Silage Pit Reshaping Project that showcases how we help agricultural clients optimize their storage systems before the silage starts rolling in.
Silage Pit Reshaping Project
As harvest season approaches in Central Alberta, farmers are preparing their operations for maximum efficiency, and that includes ensuring their silage pits are ready for heavy use. At Bullhead Environmental, we recently completed a Silage Pit Reshaping Project that showcases how we help agricultural clients optimize their storage systems before the silage starts rolling in.
Why Silage Pit Reshaping Matters
Over time, silage pits can become worn down, uneven, or suffer from poor drainage due to heavy use, moisture, and equipment traffic. When a silage pit doesn’t have proper drainage, several problems can arise that affect both the quality of feed and the efficiency of your operation:
Leachate Buildup: Excess moisture can create harmful leachate, which not only poses an environmental risk but also leads to nutrient loss in your feed.
Spoilage: Poor drainage leads to water pooling in the pit, encouraging mold and bacteria growth that can spoil silage and harm livestock.
Compaction Issues: Wet pits are harder to pack effectively, reducing oxygen exclusion and leading to poor fermentation.
Operational Delays: Waterlogged pits are difficult to access and slow down the silage process during critical harvest windows.
Structural Degradation: Over time, standing water can weaken the pit's foundation and walls, causing costly long-term damage.
Using our grader, we were able to reshape the existing pit, including adjusting the slope of the walls and leveling the floor for improved drainage, accessibility, and silage storage performance.
Custom Solutions for Agricultural Clients
Every farm is different, which is why we work directly with clients to assess their needs, whether it’s reshaping an existing bunker, expanding storage, or constructing a new silage pit. We provide:
Grading and reshaping services for silage pits
Excavation for new pit construction
Drainage improvement and erosion control
Fast turnaround to meet seasonal deadlines
Need More Silage Storage This Season?
With yields increasing and feed storage demands rising, many farmers are considering additional silage pits or expanding current infrastructure. We have the equipment, expertise, and local agricultural knowledge to support your fall harvest preparation.
Contact Bullhead Environmental to schedule your pit reshaping or construction. We proudly serve Central Alberta’s farming communities with reliable, high-quality excavation and earthworks for agricultural projects.
Call us today to learn more about how we can help you get harvest-ready.