Current and Future Genetics in Corn Silage

Attaining high-quality corn silage is a critical aspect of profitability for corn and animal productivity. Biotechnology traits that reduce stress likely have more potential yield benefits for silage growers than even grain farmers. The corn genomes have been sequenced. We’ve put in thousands of markers that let us tag individual genes. Breeders have tools unlike anything they’ve had in the history of plant breeding. These genetic advancements coupled with trait and agronomic improvements across the industry are quickly changing the way corn grown for silage performs.