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2006 Small Grain Silage Performance Trial

This 2006 performance trial examined barley and wheat varieties for silage production in the Valley, where small grain silage is commonly grown. Hosted by Dale Beery and family, the trial included seven wheat cultivars and five barley cultivars, focusing on yield, fiber content, and total digestible nutrients (TDN). Results indicated minimal differences in performance among cultivars, emphasizing the importance of precise harvest timing to enhance feed value rather than cultivar selection. Conducted under varied environmental conditions, the trial provided insights into small grain silage management.

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2006 Small Grain Silage Performance Trial

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  1. 2006 Small Grain Silage Performance Trial

  2. Objective • A lot of small grain silage grown in the Valley • Not much information on variety performance • Looked at barley and wheat varieties for silage performance

  3. Site Information • Hosted by Dale Beery and Family • Planted: October 19, 2005 • Pesticide: 1 qt glyphosate October 21 f.b. 0.6 oz Harmony Extra February 10, 2006 • Fertilizer: 50 lb N February 10 f.b. 50 lb N March 28 • Plots: seven rows (7” wide) by 20’ long • Harvested: May 16th, 2006 • Barley: Soft Dough (GS 85) • Wheat: Boot (GS 45)

  4. Warmer January Cooler May Wetter than average fall Dry spring Growing Season SUMMARY: Excellent Small Grain Growing Season!!

  5. The Test: • Seven wheat cultivars: • Coker 9553 • Featherstone 176 • SS MPV 57 • Tribute • V 9412 * • *experimental line

  6. The Test: • Five barley cultivars: • Nomini • Price • Thoroughbred • Doyce • VA01H-68* • *experimental line

  7. The Test: • Five barley cultivars: • Nomini • Price • Thoroughbred • Doyce • VA01H-68* • *experimental line Hulless Cultivars • Grain yields sometimes lower than hulled cultivars • Removing hull = • Higher CP (comparable to wheat) • Lower fiber (comparable to corn) • Higher energy (comparable to corn)

  8. Barley Silage Results • No significant difference in ADF, NDF or TDN between cultivars • Thoroughbred tended to yield more, but not significant

  9. Barley Silage Results • No significant difference in yields, fiber or TDN between cultivars • Both Doyce (hulless) and Nomini (hulled) tended to be lower in CP

  10. Wheat Silage Results • No significant differences in any of the measured areas between cultivars

  11. Small Grain Silage Test Summary • Bottom Line: • Not much difference in performance between cultivars • Not much difference in yield between cultivars • More important to manage harvest timing properly to maximize feed value

  12. ThanksAny Questions?

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