Insight on saving soft corn after frost damage
The article notes that immature corn retains feeding value similar to mature corn and can be safely fed to livestock. It recommends ensiling whole plants or ears to preserve value, with silage or fodder best made shortly before or after the first killing frost to protect cattle and hogs.
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R. W. Ashby
Ear corn silage guidance and a fall frost caution
The article explains ear corn silage at Town State College, noting it can be made in fall or early winter, the handling steps for ears, moisture adjustment to 60 percent, and the use of silos. It warns on small diameter for temporary silos and emphasizes timely cutting after frost. It also reports shipping fever symptoms in cattle and a Bancroft resident’s back injury from a fall, with medical prognosis.
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Town State College
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