Moisture, maturity and the potential for high nitrates must be considered as corn silage harvest begins.
Corn silage harvest has begun in parts of Ohio, and is still weeks away in other places where corn planting was delayed by the spring weather. At the same time, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, all of Ohio remains rated as Abnormally Dry causing concern for the potential for nitrate problems.
In this week’s C.O.R.N. newsletter, Laura Lindsey, Mark Sulc, Peter Thomison and Bill Weiss have contributed to following articles regarding corn silage harvest considering the present crop and weather conditions.
Making Corn Silage in Dry Conditions – Bill Weiss
Corn Silage Harvest Timing – Mark Sulc, Peter Thomison, Bill Weiss
Potential for Nitrate Problems in Drought Stressed Corn – Peter Thomison, Laura Lindsey