Corn residue to the cow-calf producer is like an oasis to the wary desert traveler. As feed sources dwindled early this summer and into the fall, producers awaited corn harvest
As part of the agreement, Dow will support the designing of New Energy's upcoming facility in Iowa, that is expected to process 275 kilotons of corn stalks and leaves per year to produce ethanol.
Mature, non-lactating, spring-calving cows with a body condition score of five or greater will not need supplemental protein when grazing corn residue in favorable weather at an appropriate stocking rate.