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Description: As an alternative to dry storage, corn may be combined purposely with high moisture content, the grain to be preserved in silos similarly to corn silage. When corn grain has the desired moisture content, blades on this combine cut the stalks about 12 inches above ground, and the ears are removed from the stalks, leaves and husks. Rollers shell the corn kernels from the cobs, an auger moves the grain into a holding hopper, and the fodder and cobs are conveyed out the rear onto the ground. The shredded corn stalks usually are left on the ground to improve soil organic matter. Beef cattle may be allowed to forage these fields for missed corn ears as well as the fodder. Occasionally, the corn fodder is windrowed and baled for animal bedding. High moisture corn is an alternative to dry grain for cattle feeds.

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