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SilageSmart^®

Just as corn selected for grain production have different characteristics, silage corns are developed for specific purposes and farming operations as well. Yet, most seed companies approach the silage grower with a “one size fits all” approach to fulfilling the needs of producers looking to help maximize their acres devoted to corn silage production.That’s where SilageSmart™ comes in.

Fontanelle has developed corn silages specifically for your operation. Producers can now choose from the following types of corns depending upon their intended use, farming practices, location and budget.

Highly Digestible Silage Corn (HDS)

HDS products have high forage content of digestible forage, higher sugar content and softer, more digestible kernels. The plants mature more slowly – giving a longer period for silage harvest in the desired plant moisture range. Compared to traditional dual purpose corns, HDS have shown significantly higher NDF digestibility tested from 24-36 hours. High yields of HDS (with traits) will allow cattle producers to increase the amount of corn silage in the ration to combat the high cost of feed corn without the loss of production.

Dual Purpose Corn

Fontanelle is introducing a line of new corn numbers that offer the grower a choice of either potential high grain yield corn or high tonnage silage. These corn products are ideal for the cattle producer allowing for the opportunity to adjust corn acre usage to current market conditions.

8T812 Brand Also Available: 8R811 Brand RM: 113-115 Key Strengths Yield potential, roots, staygreen and overall disease package Dual purpose corn 20% refuge required for 8T812 Brand in the Corn-Growing Area See Tech Specs	8T468 Brand RM: 113-115 Key Strengths Widely adapted corn Excellent top-end yield potential 20% refuge required in the Corn-Growing Area See Tech Specs	7V711 HDS Brand RM: 111-113 Key Strengths Long girthy ears with loads of grain will satisfy the tonnage and silage quality requirements for dairy or cattlemen Electrifying appearance with potential to convert to unrivaled tonnage at harvest Combines impressive performance with wide adaptation 20% Structured Refuge in corn-growing area   See Tech Specs	7V196 HDS Brand Blend RM: 110-112 Key Strengths Tall robust plant High digestible starch 10% Refuge-In-A-Bag See Tech Specs
7A631 RBC Brand Blend RM: 109-111 Key Strengths 95/5 blend of B.t. and non-B.t. seed for the lowest refuge in the Corn-Growing Area High yield potential Very strong plant health and agronomics Standout features include excellent roots and good stalks Dual purpose corn No separate refuge required in the Corn-Growing Area See Tech Specs	6R173 HDS Brand RM: 106-108 Key Strengths Large plant profile leads to high starch volumes and high silage yield potential Soft kernel texture improves feed utilization and produces high amounts of digestible dry matter Strong roots and stalks provide dependable performance at harvest See Tech Specs	6A688 RBC Brand Blend RM: 106-108 Key Strengths 95/5 blend of B.t. and non-B.t. seed for the lowest refuge in the Corn-Growing Area Excels at high yield potential levels Excellent late season staygreen & strong foliar disease package Excellent greensnap tolerance Dual purpose corn No separate refuge required in the Corn-Growing Area See Tech Specs	6T226 Brand RM: 104-106 Key Strengths Very good Goss’s Wilt tolerance for the Western Corn Belt Very good test weight Dual purpose corn Processor Preferred High Extractable Starch (HES) 20% refuge required in the Corn-Growing Area See Tech Specs
5T750 Brand RM: 99-101 Key Strengths Top end yield potential Very good stalks and roots High test weight grain Agronomics allow for delayed harvest Very fast drydown for maturity and test weight Dual purpose corn 20% refuge required in the Corn-Growing Area See Tech Specs