The following suggestions are based on the experiences of successful producers of high-lysine corn. Growers should follow agronomic practices that minimize stress and maximize yield potential. Grain identity must be preserved from planting through storage for maximum feed value. Compare yield history, standability, disease resistance, drought tolerance, dry-down and adaptability. To earn the most return per acre on corn marketed through livestock, consider planting high-lysine on your better fields.
Experienced producers indicate that high-lysine also does well on lighter soils.
A corn-soybean rotation is recommended to increase yield and control pests. Cross-pollination results kernels that resemble those of normal corn. Harvest the outside 12-16 rows separately and sell or feed as normal corn. Avoid planting in fields with cloddy soils, heavy residue, and poor furrow closure conditions. Conventional and minimum till methods may provide for more even plant emergence than no-till practices.