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shredder. This machine separates the corn from the stalk 

 and husks it. At the same time it shreds tops, leaves, and 

 butts into a food that is both nutritious and palatable to 



FIG. 160. THE DIFFERENCE is DUE TO TILLAGE 

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stock. Almost as much feeding value is obtained from 

 corn stover treated in this way as from timothy hay. The 

 practice of not using the stalks is wasteful and is fast being 



