Picking a corn hybrid to grow for silage can be a daunting task. There are several factors to be considered that differ from simply looking at yield and moisture, as we would tend to do with grain corn. 

More and more western Canadian farmers are giving silage and grazing corn a try thanks to new shorter season hybrids that offer impressive yield – as much as 50% more silage yield than barley – as well as palatability and excellent digestibility. 

There will be a large difference between a “simple frost” that just damages or kills some of the leaves vs. a “killing frost” that completely stops thephotosynthesis of the plant. Learn more:

Despite what the spring throws at us; multiple snowstorms and rain events, low temperatures. It is still very important to target proper soil temperature and conditions for planting corn. If we start planting into soil conditions that are cool and wet, we can expose the corn seed to a lot of stress that can potentially set the crop back further.

There are many unique factors to consider when planting corn. This can be overwhelming for some, especially during the busy and stressful spring months. To set your corn crop up for success, we will focus on five corn planting checklist items to keep in mind this spring.

Planting Checklist for 2022 to help you be prepared for planting season.