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increase that livestock population. But you state that you will not 

 permit them to raise corn for silage. 



Secretary Brannan. No; I am not saying that. What I am 

 saying is that there are a lot of other crops which can form the foun- 

 dation of a livestock economy other than corn and a few of the 

 related grains. 



Mr. Andresen. Alfalfa and clover are the two principal crops. 

 You would not want them to raise more soybeans, would you? 



Secretary Brannan. I do not think it would be in their best 

 interests due to the existing circumstances. 



Mr. Pace. Gentlemen of the committee, and Mr. Secretary, not 

 only is the House meeting at 11, but several members of this com- 

 mittee must now appear before the Rules Committee in connection 

 with the request of the committee for a ride on the so-called margarine 

 bill. I think under the circumstances we will have to suspend. 



Would it cause you too great inconvenience, Mr. Secretary, to meet 

 with us again at 10 o'clock in the morning? 



Secretary Brannan. I think not, sir, and I shall endeavor to be 

 present. 



Mr. Pace. We would appreciate it very much because I know" 

 that the other members of the committee have many questions. 



The committee will stand adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow 

 morning. 



(Whereupon, at 11 a. m,, the committee adjourned.) 



