"Select the Determining what hybrids to plant for com silage and cal culating dairy rations seems like two conflicting specialities. Lee Lutz has found that the two fit like a glove. As a marketer of feed and seed, Lutz believes that applying com silage research conducted by Cargill Hybrid Seeds can help increase dairy herd profitability. The re search clearly shows that some com hybrids are more digestible and have better feeding qualities than others. Hybrid recommendations for silage are not taken lightly in dairy-dominant Chenango County, New York, where Lutz and his father operate Smyrna Feed. Much of the com acreage in the county is chopped for silage. The Cargill Hybrid Seeds Forage Quality Program emphasizes what Lutz has long be lieved —that the basis for dairy rations with high production capacity should start with a fine-tuned hybrid selection program. “I know that when we supply feed to a dairy producer he expects herd production to meet his goals or he might look for another feed supplier,” says Lutz. “That’s why it’s an advantage to recommend com hybrids that I know will help assure top forage quality because improved digestibility is important for top milk production.” Surprising Hybrid Differences Cargill and university research show some surprising differences among com hybrids that grabbed Lutz’ attention. Conducted since 1987, the work shows large differ ences in both forage and grain yields and in silage-quality attributes for different hybrids. The resulting data base of com silage traits identifies hybrid genetics with superior tonnage and enhanced feed value. This allows dairy and beef producers to select com hybrids from a com silage menu. This menu —divided by maturity groups —lists key forage quality traits for energy, protein, fiber and fiber digestibility, identify ing which hybrids within a maturity are best suited for com silage production. seed before the Is the difference in silage quality attributes among hybrids wide enough to even worry about? No question, says Lutz. Cargill research shows average hybrid differences for the following traits: Neutral detergent fiber (NDF)-17%; crude protein-14%; fiber (NDF) digestibil ity-12%; and whole plant digestibil ity-6%. “This information is another management tool that the dairy producer of the 90s can use to become more efficient.,” comments Lutz. “It allows me to make better recommendations to help dairymen improve their forage quality and their bottom line. Good forage Jack Miller Alvcrton, PA David M. Nolt AnnviUe, PA BUI HaeCanlejr Atglcn. PA Brown t Rea Atglcn. PA MiUer Equip, Co. 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