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Maximize 2021 corn harvest

Luiz Ferraretto
Aug 19, 2021
Aug 19, 2021

Ears of corn in field — Whether harvesting corn for silage or high-moisture corn, correctly timing the harvest is as critical as monitoring for kernel breakage and signs of drought stress and mycotoxins.
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Luiz Ferraretto

With the arrival of fall, many dairies are or will soon be harvesting and ensiling their corn crops as corn silage and high-moisture corn. The major efforts going on during the harvest time of the year will have year-round nutritional implications. To optimize nutritional value, several factors should be considered. Conducting team discussions with nutritionists, agronomists and crop consultants is also advised.

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Luiz Ferraretto is an assistant professor in the department of animal and dairy sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a ruminant-nutrition specialist for UW-Division of Extension. Email ferraretto@wisc.edu to contact him.