The Potential of Short Stature Corn Silage
- Shelby Gruss
- Courtney Harle (Iowa State University)
Abstract
Corn silage is a primary component to many dairy producers’ rations. Corn silage provides high energy due to its high starch content, highly digestible fiber, and some crude protein making it an invaluable forage crop. There has been gaining interest in short stature corn for grain and silage production. It has increased benefits in late-season field access, and reduced lodging potential. This project assesses the value of short stature corn in a silage system, comparing yield and nutritive value components.
How to Cite:
Gruss, S. & Harle, C., (2025) “The Potential of Short Stature Corn Silage”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2024(1), 27-28.
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