The 2024 Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation report for NY and VT has been completed and is posted on our UVM Research Reports webpage https://www.uvm.edu/extension/nwcrops/research
Hybrid evaluation at multiple environments helps in decision making and expands the reach of this type of data to more farmers. Cornell, UVM, and seed companies collaborate to provide this evaluation. Hybrids were either entered into the 85-98 day RM group (Early-Mid; n = 29) or were entered into the 99-110 day RM group (Mid-Late; n = 31). All hybrids were planted at two locations; the Musgrave Research Farm in Aurora, NY (Cayuga County) and Borderview Farm in Alburgh, VT (Grand Isle County). Harvest dates were staggered by maturity group at each location. Weather data, growing degree days (GDD; 86-50°F system), and precipitation, for both the current year and long-term averages, can be found in Table 1 for all locations.
The NY and VT corn silage evaluation program is made possible with support from dairy producers, participating seed companies, Cornell University, the University of Vermont, and the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station. Seed companies were invited to submit hybrids into either maturity group (two locations per maturity group) for a fee.
View this research report for the details and results at https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/Northwest-Crops-and-Soils-Program/2024%20Research%20Rpts/2024_NY_VT_Corn_Silage_Hybrid_Evaluation_Report_11.11.24.pdf.