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Video: how to determine dry matter content of maize
7 September 2021
To get the maximum nutritional value from maize, it is important that you ensilage at a sufficiently high dry matter content. Now that we are approaching the harvest, it is therefore important to regularly check the maturation of the maize.
To determine the optimal harvest time for your maize, look at the dry matter content of the cob and plant. Chopping is recommended at about 35-38% dry matter with a fully mature cob and sufficiently dry plant. Roughage specialist Ludwig Overmans tells you in the video how you can determine the dry matter content of silage maize:
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