In practice, we see a large variation between maize plots, with both early and extremely late sown plots. This difference is clearly visible in cob setting: early-sown maize has well-developed cobs, while for late-sown maize it is still uncertain whether the cobs will mature. For late-sown maize, the harvest time is already definitely shifting towards the end of October. So correctly estimating the ideal chopping time is a challenge. Therefore, we share some valuable tips to help you do so.

This year we saw a wide spread in maize sowing timing, leading to significant differences in both total yield per hectare and maize quality. An accurate assessment of these factors is crucial to pay a fair price for silage maize this year. Discover in our article some valuable tips to correctly assess the yield and quality of your maize.

The large variation between different maize plots requires extra attention to the right ensiling method. This includes adjusting the chopping length depending on the quality of the maize. Good corn or corn without cob require different chopping lengths. The table below shows how to adjust the chopping length based on the quality of the maize.

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