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WHAT KINDS OF GRAIN SHALL I PURCHASE ? 



BY J. B. LINDSEY. 



This question is foremost in the mind of almost every dairyman, espe- 

 cially in these times of high prices. 



You are frequently advised to produce more corn on your own farm, and 

 likewise to grow clover, alfalfa and perhaps soy beans. This is good advice. 

 Corn is king and when properly combined with other grains I know of no better 

 milk producer. You certainly can grow it cheaper than you can buy it. 



Alfalfa and clover are about as digestible as a good quality of hay, but 

 they furnish more protein and act very favorably on the milk flow. 



After you have grown these crops, you will still find it necessary to pur- 

 chase considerable grain for the dairy herd under the conditions prevailing 

 in New England. 



I cannot put in print just what would be the most economical kinds to 

 buy, because of constant variations in market prices. I can, however, make 

 some suggestions as to the most suitable combinations, and if you wish to 

 "count the cost" you will keep in touch with the market and combine the 

 different articles in some such manner as the following: — 



Wheat bran or rye feed, 

 Gluten feed, 

 Ground oats, 



II. 



Wheat bran or rye feed, 



Gluten feed, 



Corn, barley or hominy meal, 



III. 



Wheat bran or rye feed. 

 Gluten feed, 



Cottonseed or linseed meal, . 

 Ground oats, 



IV. 



Wheat bran or rye feed. 

 Gluten feed. 



Cottonseed or linseed meal, . 

 Corn, barley or hominy meal, 



V. 



Wheat bran or rye feed, 

 Gluten meal. 

 Ground oats. 



Pounds. 

 . 100 

 . 200 

 . 200 



100 

 250 

 150 



100 



150 



50 



200 



100 

 150 

 100 

 150 



100 

 100 

 300 



VIII. 



Oat feed, i 100 



Cocoanut meal, ..... 300 

 Cottonseed, linseed or high-grade peanut 

 meal 100 



IX. 



' Oat feed or the complete residue from the oatmeal mills is worth as much as a good quality of hay. Do not 

 pay ground oats or corn meal prices for it. 



