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