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Utilizing corn stalks for cow feed a no-brainer

Oct 11, 2018
Oct 11, 2018

Grazing corn stalks — IFT photo by Jeff DeYoung

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URBANA, Ill. — For cattle producers, crop residues can be a viable and inexpensive grazing option.

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