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Putting cattle out to graze standing corn is becoming more common on the Prairies.
New hybrid corn varieties that require less heat have offered more alternatives for winter grazing. It is a high energy, nutritious feed with respectable yield potential that maintains quality through the winter.
Research has shown 1,790 pounds per acre of forage can sustain a 1,500 lb. cow through the winter. Whole standing corn far surpasses that.
At 50 percent starch, corn cobs provide enough energy to keep cows warm and in some cases, gain weight as they work through a field.
