Maize, commonly known as corn an edible grain, Yellow Corn is one of the most important grains after wheat and rice. 

A high yielding forage crop with high starch content. Provides large quantities of palatable feed from a small area in one harvest operation. The high starch content of this crop acts as complement to grass silage, which increases animal intake and production. A high-maize diet for dairy cows gives a higher milk protein and lower milk fat than grass silages.