In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Efstathios Sarmikasoglou from Michigan State University explains how short-stature corn hybrids may affect dairy silage systems. He discusses plant morphology, fiber digestibility, cow intake, milk yield, methane emissions, and field yield considerations for producers evaluating this emerging forage option. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to read the full research article!"Short stature corn hybrids provide an alternative genetic approach that improves plant architecture while maintaining characteristics important for forage production and dairy nutrition."Meet the guest: Dr. Efstathios Sarmikasoglou is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Michigan State University. He earned a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Florida and a B.S. in Animal Sciences from the Agricultural University of Athens, in Greece. His work includes dairy cattle nutrition, ruminal fermentation, and research on short-stature corn. Learn more from Dr. Efstathios Sarmikasoglou on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:50) Introduction(02:46) Short stature corn(04:49) Nutritional value(07:08) Cow performance(09:04) Fiber levels(10:37) Yield potential(14:50) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Barentz* Fortiva* Kemin* Priority IAC* Adisseo* Vetagro- DietForge- Esmilco Inc.- Virtus Nutrition𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastLinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastFacebook: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastTikTok: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

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