Optimizing NIRS Performance
Calibrations are available for multiple forage products, under multiple instrument types.
Calibrations Available
Legume Hay
Legume Hay calibration includes multiple legume species.
Mixed Hay
Mixed Hay calibration includes legumes and grasses of multiple types.
Grass Hay
Grass Hay calibration includes warm-season and cool-season as well as annual and perennial grasses.
Mixed Haylage
Mixed Haylage calibration includes numerous mixes of legumes, grasses, and annual species.
Unfermented Corn Silage
Unfermented Corn Silage calibration consists of fresh cut corn forage and grain, not having gone through the fermentation process.
Fermented Corn Silage
Fermented Corn Silage includes multiple varieties of corn forage and grain, at various levels of fermentation.
Alfalfa Breeders
The Alfalfa Breeder calibration has been developed by a research group within the consortium, specializing in the genetics of alfalfa.
All regular calibrations are available to consortium members, included with the annual fee. Alfalfa Breeders is a separate group and that calibration is separate. For more information go to the Become a Member page.
