For over 25 years we have been producing corn hybrids that “make a difference to the grower”.  We offer grain varieties that are high yielding and easy harvesting.  The grain we produce has been specifically developed for 25 years to be nutritionally advanced.  It is a high test-weight grain, that is reaching maximum yield potential in marginal growing conditions, we are able to provide some specific varieties that can produce and fill more then one ear per stalk. 

We have a great line-up of silage varieties that offer more nutrition, digestibility and energy then anything else on the market.  We call them MPG or Milk Producing Genetics.  Denser cell tissue in the stalk and leaf help give Masters Choice hybrids excellent standibility.  Even more amazing, the dense cell tissue provides easy access for rumen microbes, making for greater digestible energy and very high sugar content.  Another advantage is that dense cell tissue provides greater “unseen” tonnage for maximum yields. 

In a world of genetic modification, we have chosen not to use GMO.  That is because our focus has been on high sugar content and digestible energy.  We have high brix plants and tremendous natural resistance to insects and disease. 

MILK PRODUCTION GENETICS
Milk Production Genetics are unique corn hybrids that have been developed for milk production.  MPG hybrids are a product of 25 years of breeding by Masters Choice.  No GMO Techniques or materials were used in the development of these unique hybrids.  As a result, you can feed an MPG hybrid with confidence that your animals will enjoy good health, breed-back and outstanding milk production.  MPG hybrids are only available by Masters Choice Inc. and their distributors. 

OUR CORN
MPG Hybrids from Masters Choice have been specifically bred for maximum sugar content in the fodder and in the soft-textured, high-test weight, kernels.  Livestock producers growing grain and corn silage really appreciate the performance of their livestock.  These plants, over the years, have been specially bred for dense cell tissue.  That helps maintain good grain test weight while at the same time yielding excellent nutrition (20%-40% better).  This same unique process lets our corn silage yield more tonnage with the highest nutrient values.  Because of this unique growing formula, many of our MPG silage varieties can also be grown for soft-textured, nutritious grain.  This “Duel Purpose” ability is simply not offered by other seed corn companies.  Regardless of how you use your hybrids, our purpose is to provide more nutrients per acre and keep cost to produce meat or milk at a minimum. 

“MPG Hybrids from Masters Choice have been specifically bred for maximum sugar content in the fodder and in the soft-textured, high-test weight, kernels.” 

SUCCESSFULLY MANAGING SILAGE-HYBRIDS
Harvesting silage at the correct moisture content is extremely important when producting corn silage crop.  When a moisture tester is not available, checking the kernel milk-line is a reasonably indicator of whole plant moisture.  The milk line needs to be 1/3 of the way to the black layer for a vertical silo and 2/3 of the way to the black layer for a horizontal silo.  When moisture-testing equipment is available, recommended moisture should be 63%-65% for uprights and 65%-68% for bunkers or bags. 

While chopping at ideal moisture content, farmers should consider chop length greater then ½”, with ¾” as a good target.  The unusually high sugar content MPG Hybrids will aid in fermentation.  However, it should be packed well to ensure best fermentation.  Because of the dense cell tissue in the stalk, these varieties pack extremely well. 

With fermentation complete, an analysis of feed quality from a reputable lab will provide your nutritionist the information necessary to balance your cows’ diets.  The preferred method is a 24-30 hour “in-vitro” analysis.  By correctly identifying the digestibility of the silage in rumen fluid, a more accurate measure of net energy )NE) can be obtained.  MC is a leader in digestible energy and you can prove that to yourself when you test in this manner. 

HIGH FORAGE RATIONS
High quality, high forage diets provide answers for many of today’s farmers.  Feeding highly digestible forages to cows will result in more consistent dry matter intakes, particularly in times of stress and hot weather.  Efficiency of feed utilization, reduced incidence of acidosis, ketosis displaced abomasums are important to a successful operation.  Cow longevity, reproductive performance and persistence of lactation have all been credited to quality high forage diets.  Feeding quality forages can replace some of the grain mix and/or other concentrates in TMR mixes, decreasing off-farm inputs and costs.  Increasing forage adds effective fiber in diets, helping maintain proper cud chewing and rumen ph that lead to quality premiums for component levels and low somatic cell counts. 

With the higher NDFD levels of MPG hybrids, feed rations should be formulated with more forage and less grain.  Highly digestible fiber has a faster rate of passage through the rumen than forages with more lignin, and every effort should be made to provide ample effective fiber.  Less grain, more forage with adequate length of chop, (including long stem hay) will serve to slow the passage and extract nutrients. 

A typical response of cows fed MPG hybrids compaired to other leading silage varietes, often show a 4 lb – 7 lb increase in milk production.  In addition, when grain mix amounts are reduced to balance the more digestible fiber a $.25 - $.35 per cow/per day savings occurs. 

“Feeding highly digestible forages to cows will result in more consistent dry matter intakes, particularly in times of stress and hot weather.  Efficiency of feed utilization, reduced incidence of acidosis… Cow longevity, reproductive performance and persistence of lactation have all been credited to quality high forage diets” 

MC-112 BR is a 112 day variety.  BMR brings superior fiber digestibility but lower starch levels.  Must be harvested on time or standability will be an issue.  Best on farms that intend to feed very high levels of corn silage to dairy cattle and transition diets to cows, to peak milk production.  Plant on high fertility soils. 

MC-565 is a 113 day hybrid that has the potential to out yield anything on the market today.  MC-565 is a good quality grain that has excellent density for best test-weights.

MC-590 is a 114 day variety.  It is an impressively tall hybrid with thick stalks and good standability.  MC-590 has very good stress tolerance, including cold spring soils and marginal fertility.  It will compensate for lower populations.  A must try fill-season hybrid.

MC-625 is a 115 day variety.  It has the distinction of being the owner’s favorite.  Extremely dense leaves and stalk, combine to give 625 the highest 5-carbon sugar levels of any hybrid we’ve tested.  The starch availability is usually 100% making it the perfect choice for nutritious grain, silage or ethanol production.

NEW     MC-490 92 Day     (Grain and Silage)
Tall hybrid with good stalk and root system
Flex ear
Responds well to moderate populations.  Strong leaf disease resistance.
This early variety has exceptionally early vigor.  It just “busts out” of the ground.  It’s a real high yielder of High Quality grain and silage, with high test-weights.  Plant 26,000-30,000.

NEW     MC-525 102 Day     (Grain)
Low ear set
Medium tall height
Better at high population and fertility 

MC-525 is a 102 day variety that can consistently yield with medium & full-season varieties.  It has lots of big girthy ears that dry down very quickly.  The faster dry down of this hybrid keeps it from being an MPG hybrid.  Plant 28,000-32,000

MC-530 105 Day     (Grain and Silage)
High sugar and excellent energy provider
very good standability
Outstanding yields in marginal conditions
Very girthy and expandable ears 

MC-530 has been and will continue to be “Mr. Dependable”.  You just can’t match this one up wrong because of its wide range of adaptability.  It is a very digestible, white cob silage that yields good tonnage or yields lots of high quality nutritious grain.  Plant it at rates of 24,000-32,000 seeds per acre.  Has earned the prestigious MPG rating.

NEW     MC-550 110 Day     (Grain and Silage)
High quality grain on a solid white cob that holds together through harvest.
Good under stress conditions
Good standability 

For extreme quality grain and silage this one has it all!  On top of the great quality, it is one of the most prolific grain hybrids we’ve ever produced.  Try this one at 15,000-18,000 for prolific grain or 27,000-30,000 for best yielding silage.  Has earned the prestigious MPG rating.

MC-620 112 Day     (Silage)
Very high in protein and sugars
Very digestible and offers lots of energy
Handles marginal conditions well
 

This little “shorty” will leave you amazed.  You can’t imagine the tonnage 620 will make with the very dense thick stalks she produces.  The wide thick leaves offer early weed protection which make her a good choice for organic production.  Plant at 24,000-28,000 seeds per acre for silage.  Has earned the prestigious MPG rating.

MC-564 BR 112 Day     (Grain)
Long ears with easy shucking characteristics
Medium-tall plant
Outstanding yield capabilities 

You’ll love the beautiful dark grain with heave test weight of MC-564.  It will give you the big yields you’re looking for in intensive agronomic inputs, but it also won’t disappoint you if growing conditions are less than perfect.  Plant 24,000-30,000.

NEW     MC-112 BMR 112 Day     (Silage)
Highly digestible stalk and leaves
Likes your best soils
Good density 

MC-112 BMR-112 day maturity.  BMR brings superior fiber digestibility but lower starch levels.  Must be harvested on time or standability will be an issue.  Best on farms that intend to feed very high levels of corn silage to dairy cattle for peak milk production or to cows in transition diets.  Plant on high fertility soils at 28,000-32,000.

NEW     MC-565 113 Day     (Grain)
Good standability
Wants good fertility
Can be sensitive to Sulfonylurea-(Accent, Beacon, Exceed, Etc.)

MC-565 is a 113 day hybrid that has the potential to out yield anything on the market today.  MC-565 is a good quality grain that has excellent density for best test-weights.

Also a good hand husker.  Plant 26,000-32,000.

NEW     MC-590 114 Day     (Grain and Silage)
A must try hybrid
True dual purpose
Great for early plantings 

A very impressive tall hybrid with thick stalks and good standability.  MC-590 has very good stress tolerance, including cold spring soils and marginal fertility.  It will compensate for lower populations.  A must try fill-season hybrid with huge yields.  Plant 25,000-30,000.  Has earned the prestigious MPG rating.

NEW     MC-625 115 Day     (Grain and Silage)
Maximum yield with maximum quality
Wide dark green leaves
Very prolific
Does well in stress conditions 

This new MC-625 hybrid has the distinction of being the owner’s favorite.  Extremely dense leaves and stalk, combine to give 625 the highest 5-carbon sugar levels of any hybrid we’ve tested.  The starch availability is usually 100% making it the perfect choice for nutritious grain, silage or ethanol production.  Plant 15,000-18,000 for grain on less productive soils and 30,000 for best fertility and silage.  Has earned the prestigious MPG rating.

MC-615 Day     (Silage)
Soft kernel grain
Digestible stalks
Very high sugar 

MC-615 is the hybrid that took the silage industry by storm, and it’s still our #1 most popular hybrid.  Great digestibility with great standability is her trademark.  Use 615 on better soils with good fertility for best results.  Plant 30,000-32,000 for best silage yields.  Has earned the prestigious MPG rating.