CROPPING SYSTEMS FOR STOCK FARMS 



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"The essentials of the New England dairyman, according to 

 Farmers' Bui. 337, in growing feed for his cows appear to 

 be the use of a short rotation wherever possible; all the clover 



Fig. 24. Sorghum; a succulent feed. 



hay and corn silage that can be grown ; liming the land for clover 

 if need be; better management, especially in the use of manure, 

 of land which is not fit for short rotations ; and the utilizing of 

 the various other crops that have been mentioned to fill the gaps 



