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-520 MPG (98-102 Days Maturity)
This early maturing combination may be just what you have been looking for if you want exceptional nutritional qualities in your corn silage.  Your wont find a better one for digestibility and energy.  It has the quality of BMR but doesn’t have the problems associated with many BMRs. 

MC-520 MPG has very low lignin but gives you great standability.  Stalk density is the secret.  Growers really like the ease of cutting and binding, and the way it packs in the silo or pit.   

However you measure the value of your silage, MC-520 MPG with its high digestibility, high energy, high sugar, high protein and RFV, will “measure up”! 

A nice bonus from this hybrid is the ability to also produce high quality grain.  The dry shelled corn from this hybrid will very often test 11-12% (NIR) in crude protein.  That’s 50% more than many grain hybrids. 

To get the most from MC-520 MPG you should plant it on your most productive soil and use intensive fertility practices.  Plant it at 30,000 – 32,000 kernels per acre. 

MC-530 MPG (105-108 Days Maturity)
This unique combination is a favorite for both silage and grain production.  It is very adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions.  Stress tolerance is a distinct advantage with this hybrid. 

Strong points for silage production:

·          Good tonnage

·          Very digestible

·          Low ear placement

·          Very high sugar

·          Excellent energy provider

·          White cob

·          Very good standability

·          Great for machine cutting or binding 

Strong points for grain production:

·          Outstanding grain yields

·          Yields well in marginal conditions

·          High quality grain

·          Excellent dry down

·          Very girthy and expandable ears

·          Easy sheller 

This selection offers lots of flexibility in your production program.  Plant it at rates of 24,000 – 32,000 seeds per acre. 

MC-615 MPG (114-115 Days Maturity)
This hybrid has become a favorite of dairymen from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and all points between.  In a very short time, it has become one of the largest selling silage hybrids on the market – The reason?? 

GREAT DIGESTIBILITY WITH GREAT STANDABILITY!!! 
This is a very rare combination, with high quality silage hybrids.  The lignin has been replaced with high-density cellulose and hemi-cellulose in the stalk for great standability, and they are digestible.  Good quantities of soft kernel grain and digestible stalks, make this a great silage hybrid for milk production.  Extremely high in-vitro digestibility levels, and excellent energy levels combined with very high sugar and protein levels, make it the best milk producing hybrid at any price. 

This hybrid is also a better then average grain producer.  If your silo gets full, you can leave it and harvest it for grain later. 

Select this one for maximum health and reproduction.  Plant it at rates of 30,000 – 32,000 seeds per acre for maximum yield. 

MC-620 mpg (112 Day Maturity)
This 112 day combination may be the most unusual silage hybrid you will ever see, if not the best.  Many underestimate its tonnage capabilities because it is shorter then other silage hybrids (about 7’ tall).  The very wide and thick leaves, on the very large and dense stalk, make this a very good silage tonnage hybrid.  (Great for shopping or binding.)  Nutritionally, it is very high in protein and sugar.  It is digestible and offers lots of energy to the milking herd. 

Speaking of grain, MC-620 MPG produces lots of it and it is very high in protein (up to 12% NIR).  With about 50% more protein and the essential amino acids proportionately higher, you’ve got yourself an abundance of good feed for swine and poultry, as well as the dairy ration.

It is prolific (producing multiple ears at low population) which allows you more flexibility in your planting rates.  You can plant at 18,000 for grain production on less productive soils or you will want to plant at 24,000 – 28,000 seeds per acre for silage.  

MC-564 (110 – 112 Days Maturity)
If you’re looking for a hybrid that produces long ears with easy shucking characteristics, MC-564 is your hybrid.  If you liked MC-650, this one has all the qualities that you liked and more.  It is much shorter in maturity, 110-112 days, but yields more.  It is a medium-tall plant that sets the ear about waist high.  It shucks like a dream whether by combine, ear picker or by hand.  It snaps easy and shucks clean! 

The genetics in MC-564 give it outstanding yield capabilities.  It seems to have the potential to yield with the “race-horses” but has the consistency that you expect from your Masters Choice Hybrids.  The general plant health and stay green qualities of this hybrid give it very good late season standibility.  The higher then average sugar contributes to natural resistance against insects and is a good indication of the nutritional value in both the grain and forage. 

Another feature that you will like about this hybrid is the beautiful dark grain with heavy test-weight and food-grade quality.  This one will give you the big yields, that you are looking for in the intense agronomic inputs, but also won’t disappoint you if growing conditions are less then perfect.  It has a large single ear that will adjust in length to populations and growing conditions. 

Plant for populations of 24,000 – 28,000 seeds per acre. 

Masters Choice Prolifics
The term “Prolific Hybrid” refers to the individual corn plants’ ability to produce, pollinate and fill more then one ear per stalk.  The MASTERS CHOICE prolific program is based on developing hybrids that perform wellin marginal production situations.  The first step to success in this program is reduced planting rates and low populations. 

It is a fact that not all soils can support high populations of corn plants through stress situations.  Not all soils have the same cation exchange capacity (cec), that same water retention capacity, etc.  It is, therefore, unreasonable to expect our soils that are lacking in these characteristics to be able to support the high populations being planted on the more productive soils.  Yet, many of the corn growing experts suggest “that you must plant high populations for maximum yields.”  Our common sense should tell us that this is not true if we use hybrids that are capable of expanding their yield as growing conditions allow.

An intense population in marginal growing conditions creates unsupportable competition between the corn plants and increases the risk of failed production.  It also increases the risk of loss, because the crop will be more susceptible to damage from both insects and diseases. 

Masters Choice research has spent over 25 years developing breeding stocks from which we make hybrids that give you alternative to high populations.  By using prolific hybrids, growers have produced over 300 bushels/acre, with plant populations of less than 18,000 plants per acre and produced 250 bushels/ acre with only 14,000 plants per acre.