The physical structure of corn plants — including the angle of leaves bending from the stem and the number of pollen-laden tassel branches — makes a big difference for yield.

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An average of 1.0 bu/acre was available for livestock grazing. A 2004 Nebraska beef report on corn stalk grazing included more information about the make-up of corn residue. Generally, stalks account ...

Mexico has taken a decisive step to protect its agricultural heritage by amending its Constitution to recognise native corn as an element of national identity and banning the planting of genetically ...

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If you build corn stalks for bedding, the carbon penalty will be less. Corn stalks that you can see on top of the ground are not part of the carbon penalty, but the corn root system is ...

A new constitutional amendment targets GMO corn seeds produced in the United States and other countries. In Mexico, corn is central to culture and national identity. “Corn is Mexico ...

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Intake on corn residue fields will be close to 2% of bodyweight. Having corn stalks to graze is a great resource for livestock producers. For dry cows, it is a relatively inexpensive feed that can ...