Same terminology used in Kansas. I have learned that shocks are also called stooks in certain parts of the country.
We cut cane (sorghum) with a grain binder. The binder has what you might compare to a baler chamber and can be set for different sizes. When the chamber gets full the bundle is tied and is kicked out.
If dad had help available and the cane wasn't too tall he would use a bundle carrier which was tripped by the binder operator after a certain number of bundles or when it was full.
In the linked photo you can see a few shocks and also the carrier dropped bundles awaiting shocking.
The farmer that owns that field often "tops" the grain from bundles but holding them up to the raised platform of a standing combine, machine running of course. That way he saves the grain separately from the fodder. Next years seed that way.
I still consider bundle feed some of the best there is but very labor intensive.
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