Loading...
Brown Mid-Rib Corn Variety Trial
Darby, Heather Madden, Laura Cummings, Erica Burke, Conner Harwood, Hannah Monahan, Susan
Darby, Heather
Madden, Laura
Cummings, Erica
Burke, Conner
Harwood, Hannah
Monahan, Susan
Citations
Altmetric:
License
License
DOI
Abstract
Brown mid-rib (BMR) corn has a lower lignin content than other silage corn varieties, which makes it more digestible to dairy cows, potentially increasing milk production. Growers interested in BMR corn look for high-yielding varieties with favorable chemical composition and quality. Since 2010, the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops & Soils program has conducted research trials to evaluate BMR corn silage varieties. In 2013, the trial included 10 varieties from three different seed companies. While the information presented can begin to describe the yield and quality performance of these BMR corn varieties in this region, it is important to note that the data represent results from only one season and one location. Compare other hybrid performance data before making varietal selections.
Description
Date
2013-01-01