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Show FEEDING VALUE OF CORN. Difference Found Between the Dent and Flint Varieties. In the feeding of corn there has been exhibited by experimental work the nutritive nu-tritive value of the dent and flint varieties va-rieties and this difference seems to be distinguishable. They both seem to I give returns equal in the feed lot, while ' other analysis shows flint corn to be slightly richer in protein. At times there has been a great deal of controversy contro-versy over the difference in value of the white and. yellow varieties, but so j far as experimental feeding is con-j con-j cerned no difference has been found j in their value for feeding stock. Sweet corn has a higher feeding value than any of the other varieties, as it is not only richer in protein, but very decidedly so in fat. The very accepted ac-cepted opinion among feeders is that new corn does not have the feeding value of old corn that has been cared for. This is easily understood because be-cause of the decrease in moisture which takes place during the storage of the grain. There is, no doubt, quite a difference in the taste of corn, this undoubtedly is as apparent to the stock that eats it as it is to ourselves. A well preserved sample of corn has a more or less flinty texture and is especially espe-cially rich in what might be termed a nutty flavor. This kind of corn comes only from a crop that has been fully matured and well preserved. In reference to cornmeal appearances appear-ances do not always give the actual condition of the product. It may vary a great deal in. taste, as it is liable under circumstances to become rancid. Corn and cob meal has its highest value when it is ground fine. . If too coarse it is not likely to, be as easily digested as that of a fine texture. Thus it goes through all the lists of feeds with which the farmer has to deal. Experience in the appearance and the selection is worth a good deal to the feeder. |