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and central part of the State they can be planted from April to the 

 middle of July, but the April and May plantings will be more satis- 

 factory. 



As soil improvers they do not rank with the cow pea when cut for 

 hay. This is because they can be harvested much cleaner than cow peas 

 and also their root system is not as large as that of the cow pea. But 

 if the crop is to be plowed under it is probable the results will equal 

 those of the cow pea. 



Soy Bean Hay. 



Soy bean hay when cut at the proper stage of growth and well cured 

 is relished by all kinds of stock. I have never fed hay that was eaten 



Fig. 34.— Roots of soy bean showing nodules. 

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more readily than a good quality of soy bean hay. The beans in the 

 pod should be about half or three-fourths grown when cut for hay. 

 At that time the leaves are still green and will not readily fall off in 

 handling the hay. Cut after the dew is off and let lie until the after- 

 noon. Bake into windrows and remain until the next afternoon. Then 

 put into tall cocks and let them alone until they get quite warm. Then 



