Considerations for Using Drought-Stressed Corn for Forage - IA

July 13, 2012

Corn in many areas continues to struggle with the effects of prolonged dry weather compounded further by the recent high temperatures. Pastures are also struggling and producers with livestock are faced with the decision of harvesting corn for silage versus harvesting stressed fields for grain. For those who plan to harvest silage, there may be management decisions regarding the possibility of high nitrate levels in the corn plants. There are several factors to consider when making harvest decisions around drought-stressed corn fields. To read about them, click here.