Corn stover is an abundant source of winter feed for beef cows in Iowa. When supplemented with protein, vitamins and minerals, stover can supply the nutritional needs of cows that are in moderately ...

analysis. With an annual production of 196 million Mg of corn grain (about9.2 billion bushels), the USA produces 196 million Mg of stover. Under current rotation and tillage practices, about 30% of ...

Small farms typically handle solid manure mixed with bedding materials such as straw, corn stover, wood shavings, or sawdust. Efficient storage depends on the manure volume, bedding type, and the ...

In my last article we covered some basic management principles for reducing hay storage loss and strategies ... I would like to discuss the options corn stover provides as an alternative feed ...

the corn grain value per ton of silage is approximately 7 to 8 bushels of corn per wet ton of silage. Later planting dates will lower the previous estimate. Fodder value is usually based on some ...