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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.
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
How to Cite: Heidker, J. , Bolsen, K. , Hinds, M. , Ilg, H. , Janicki, B. & Young, B. (1985) “High moisture corn ensiled with urea”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2458