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maize a staple crop part of the food supply for humans and animals in many countries. One of its best uses is as a chopped green crop or as ensilage. Called also Zea mays. The grain is usually referred to as corn (3) in the USA or as maize in other countries. A full range of maize grain products is available and includes hominy, grits, maize germ meal and maize gluten meal (a high protein feed). maize crop poisoning a form of carbohydrate engorgement caused when cattle accidentally gain access to a standing crop or when confined animals are fed too much of it. See also carbohydrate engorgement. maize stalk disease caused by ingestion of maize stalks infected with Diplodia maydis fungus. Characterized by dullness, head pressing, compulsive walking. Called also cornstalk disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It also compares gasoline against bioethanol made from sugarcane, corn (maize), and biomass stover (stalks, leaves and cobs) left over from corn harvesting. In these specific business units -- Corn (Maize), Rice, Cotton and Agrochemicals (including fertilizer and pesticides), and Canola -- management re-evaluated existing processes, implemented new rigid internal controls for the coming year, and installed new incentive plans throughout the organization to capitalize on the forthcoming opportunity in 2008. To begin with, red meat, pork, chicken and turkey, oats, white corn (maize), mayonnaise, white cheese, and the transportation of all foodstuffs, will be exempt from the tax throughout the production, processing, and selling stages. |
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