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Brown Mid-Rib Corn Population Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Brown Mid-Rib Corn Population Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Brown mid-rib (BMR) corn hybrids are of interest to many growers in the Northeast who would like to maximize milk production on homegrown forage. BMR corn has a naturally-occurring genetic mutation that leads to less lignin in the stalk and makes corn stover more digestible. Corn yields can be highly dependent on population, and it is generally recommended to plant BMR corn at lower populations than conventional silage corn. BMR corn has always been considered to be more prone to lodging due to its lower lignin content, and lower populations allow for less stress on each individual plant. However, optimal …
National Sunflower Survey, Hannah Harwood, Heather Darby
National Sunflower Survey, Hannah Harwood, Heather Darby
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
For the third year, Vermont sunflower production data has been included in the National Sunflower Survey, which is initiated and organized by the National Sunflower Association. There were a total of 211 fields across the United States that were included in this study, with most fields being located in the Northern Plains. Fifteen fields were included in Vermont’s survey this year, including fields in Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Grand Isle, and Orange counties. Sunflower production is increasing each year as Vermont growers refine their techniques, equipment, and agronomic knowledge. More work is needed to establish regionally-specific recommendations for sunflower production and …
Cover Crop Planting Date X Seeding Rate Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Cover Crop Planting Date X Seeding Rate Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
When corn silage is harvested in the fall, the entire plant is removed, leaving the soil exposed through the winter. Many farmers have started to plant cover crops following corn harvest because of the multitude of benefits cover cropping brings to soil health and fertility. The cover crop protects the soil from erosion, adds organic matter, and also scavenges excess soil nitrogen (N), releasing it again after cover crops are terminated in the spring. This keeps the nitrogen from potentially being lost through leaching, which, in addition to the soil benefits, provides a financial benefit to farmers – less nitrogen …
Small Grain Forage Trial, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden
Small Grain Forage Trial, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Spring cereal grains such as oats, barley, triticale and wheat can have the potential to provide high yield and quality feed for livestock. These cool season annuals can provide early season grazing, as well as high quality stored feed. Spring grains are generally planted in mid to late April and can be harvested at various stages of development. In addition, production of high quality forage in the early season can improve the level of beneficial fats (i.e. Omege-3) in the milk. The objective of this project was to evaluate yield and quality of various spring grain species harvested in the …