Silage-Specific™ Corn

Developing New Silage-Specific^™ Corn Products

Silage-Specific^™ corn hybrids from Mycogen Seeds are the industry’s finest for many reasons. Bred specifically for silage production, they’re selected based on forage quality, yield and grain characteristics. Adhering to stringent standards set by our Forage Quality^™ Evaluation Program (FQEP), we’re able to evaluate each and every Silage-Specific hybrid to ensure it delivers top-quality forage. Our FQEP process consists of three steps:

1. Drawing on Silage Evaluations and Trials for Nutritional Data
Working with leading universities as well as USDA research facilities, Mycogen Seeds conducts yearly silage evaluations on nearly 10,000 samples. Each is thoroughly analyzed to review cell wall digestibility, lignin content, whole-plant digestibility, nonfiber carbohydrates and other characteristics. They’re also compared head to head against competitive hybrids.

2. Measuring Animal Performance through In-Vitro Testing
For the most accurate replication of how silage will perform in an animal, we measure silage quality through in-vitro testing. These detailed tests provide firm data on the digestibility and nutrient value of silage yielded from our Silage-Specific corn hybrids. Seeing this test data allows us to confidently determine how animals will perform with our silage. We also examine how our silage is being digested by the animal and utilized toward milk or beef performance through feeding trial tests.

3. Tonnage Evaluation Plots Help Us Review Hybrid Yields
To truly understand the agronomic conditions where each hybrid thrives, we plant and harvest Tonnage Evaluation Plots (TEPs) in leading dairy regions. From these plots, we’re able to assess silage quality and see how hybrids perform in a variety of environments. The results of our TEPs are shared with our nutritionists and dealers.

Science. Yield. Success.™