DETERMINE THE DRY MATTER CONTENT OF YOUR MAIZE Cut the cob in half and observe the grain filling line Find out, depending on the type of plant (dent or flint), your DM content Top of FLINT the grain GRAIN Grain profile DENT the grain GRAIN Grain STATE OF THE PLANT Green kernels 5 to 6 green leaves under the ear Appearance of the end of the kernel through the leaves Kernels clearly visible 4 to 5 green leaves under the ear The kernels beginning to dry 3 to 4 green leaves under ear Dried kernels 2 to 3 green leaves under the ear 0 to 1 green leaf under the ear No more milk in the grain DRY MATTER CONTENT 20-22% 25-26% 27-28% 29-30% 32-33% 35% - SILO ADVICE Risk of poor fermentation Losses /silage effluent Favorable Difficult to crush the grain. Problems with compaction. MAIZE SILAGE HARVEST DATE DETERMINATION INCREASE THE NUTRITIONAL EFFICIENCY OF YOUR FODDER CROPS