Results are reported in percent protein, oil, and starch content at 15.0 percent grain moisture. To many farmers the most important factor in seed corn selection is comparing the grain yield of available hybrids. Grain moisture percentage at harvest is a useful tool in the measurement of hybrid maturity. For convenience, hybrids are listed in increasing order of summary grain moisture content at harvest. Yield, standability, test weight, and other comparisons should be made between hybrids of similar maturity to determine those best adapted for your farm.
Environmental conditions can affect grain composition.
Thus the values reported for protein and oil should be used for comparison purposes and not as absolute values for feeding. All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Adm. and Director, OSU Extension.