Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Article Title

High moisture corn ensiled with urea

Authors

J. Heidker
K. Bolsen
M. Hinds
H. Ilg
B. Janicki
B. Young

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1985; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 85-319-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 470; Beef; Corn; Urea; Fermentation

Abstract

High moisture corn harvested at 18 and 26% moisture, rolled, treated with 0, .75, 1.5, or 2.25% urea (DM basis), and ensiled was evaluated for fermentation rate, chemical composition, and aerobic stability. Adding urea to 26% moisture corn increased the rate and extent of fermentation as measured by lactic, acetic, and total acid concentrations. Only a very limited fermentation occurred in the 18% moisture corn. No statistically significant differences were noted in DM loss or aerobic stability among the eight corn treatments.

Recommended Citation

Heidker, J.; Bolsen, K.; Hinds, M.; Ilg, H.; Janicki, B.; and Young, B. (1985) "High moisture corn ensiled with urea," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2458