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com also, in the semi-arid regions. It is grown quite exten- 

 sively in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The stalk is used 

 for stover and the ripe grain for feeding animals. The green 



25. SORGHUM FOR GREEN FEED 



This field made eleven tons per acre of green feed 

 By courtesy of the Indiana Experiment Station 



plant may be used for soiling, but it is not so sweet as sorghum. 

 Milo, durra, and Jerusalem corn are similar to kafir corn. 



Canada Field Peas and Oats sown together is a favorite 

 soiling crop. These are sown as early in spring as possible. 

 The peas are usually sown broadcast on top of the ground, 

 at the rate of one and a half bushels per acre. The ground is 

 then plowed about three or four inches deep and harrowed 

 down. The oats are then sown on top either with a drill, or 

 broadcasted and harrowed in. The ground can also be first 



