A University of Missouri Extension specialist says some farmers in his state are considering chopping drought-stressed corn for silage.
Zac Erwin based in Adair County tells Brownfield it’s a decision that needs to be made soon, especially with high temperatures in the forecast.
“Without some rain, those stalks are going to start giving up some of that moisture and we really want to harvest that crop at about a 65% level of moisture to be ideal.”
He says growers should also consider nitrate levels since high percentages can be toxic to livestock.
Considering early harvest of drought-stressed corn for silage
