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Cowchow Variety Trials

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Trial Details

Trial Design

Plot Size: 4 rows wide X 6 meters long

Replications: 4

Data to be Collected: Silage yield collected on the middle two rows of plots and reported as Tons/acre (adjusted to 65% moisture content), % lodging. Data will be analyzed using LSD p= 0.05

Entry Confidentiality: If required, entries can be coded to ensure confidentiality. 

Trial Planting

  • Target planting date will be no later than May 15th (depending on weather) with a target seed receipt date of no later than April 30th.
  • 1500 seeds required per entry.

Feed Analysis

  • Feed analysis by NIR is optional
  • Testing will be completed by Fraser Valley Analytical Services

Reporting and Outreach

  • Growers, extension specialist, consultants, breeders and local dealers will be invited to tour the trial. 
  • Each company can have the opportunity to film a promotional video of their entries.
  • A results report will be generated comparing all entries within the test among each other and sent to companies which submit entries.
  • A fact sheet will be generated and disseminated via Social media, grower groups and the Pacific Ag Show in 2026.

Pricing and Locations

Locations

We have two locations in BC! Our trials are run in both the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys.

Fraser Valley

Trials are run at our Abbotsford location. The area receives an average of 2868 Corn Heat Units (CHU) between May 1 and October 15. CHUs are based on a 59 year historical average.

North Okanagan/ Shuswap

The 2025 trial will be run in a commercial corn silage field in the North Okanagan/ Shuswap. The area receives an average of 3006 Corn Heat Units (CHU) between May 1 and October 15. CHUs are based on a 51 year historical average. 


Pricing*

One Entry

$479 CAD

Two to Four Entries

$419 CAD/ entry

12.5% savings for two, three or four entries

Five or More Entries

$359 CAD/ entry

25% savings for five or more entries

*Composite sample from all four replications and tested for Dry Matter, Moisture, Crude Protein, ADF Protein, NDF Protein, Soluble Protein, ADF, NDF, Lignin, Startch, Sugar, Fat, Ash, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Potassium, pH, NDF Digestibility with Kd rate, NIR evaluation of fermentaiton acids, uNDF @ 30, 120, & 240 hrds, total fatty acids and soluble fiber. Available add on: NIR testing 44.99/ entry (subject to change if lab fees increase).

Download Entry Forms Here

Simply download the entry form here as an Excel File or PDF. Then fill out and email the form to info@cowchow.ca

2025 Corn Silage Variety Trial Entry Form (pdf)

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2025 Corn Silage Variety Trial Entry Form (xlsx)

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