January 10, 2011

An invitation for PDMP BMR Special Testing Program

The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) is soliciting entries for a Special BMR Testing Program.

This Special BMR Testing will be a collaborative effort with The Pennsylvania State University, and operate similarly as our conventional silage hybrid testing program.

Please note:

• Special BMR Testing will only apply to Group 2 hybrids.
• Special BMR Testing analysis will be performed via wet chemistry.
• Entry forms should be submitted electronically. Online forms can be accessed here.
• Payments for entry fees can be paid online.

The maturity groups and associated entry fees for 2011 BMR Special Testing are as follows:

Group 2 = - 110 Days Relative Maturity -- $530

The testing protocol and directions for application are attached. The deadline for submission of forms and entry fees is March 7, 2011. Seed must be submitted no later than March 14, 2011.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tammy Perkins, Project Liaison at taperkins10@yahoo.com.

Gary Kline,
Research Chair