Get cracking: South Dakota-made corn cracker makes quick work of cattle feed

Janelle Atyeo
Dec 31, 2022
Dec 31, 2022

Lankota’s corn cracker can process 4,500 bushels per hour at 250 hp.
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A Huron, South Dakota-manufacturer known for their combine headers has branched out to serve livestock producers.

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Lankota 2.jpg — Lankota’s corn cracker can process 4,500 bushels per hour at 250 hp.
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Lankota 3.jpg — Lankota’s corn cracker can process 4,500 bushels per hour at 250 hp.
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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.