WHAT FORAGE CROPS ARE BEST 



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species best adapted to our soil and climate; and 

 by better methods of cultivation, growing and car- 

 ing, secure still greater yields and better returns 

 at the cheapest cost of production. 



This does not mean we shall refuse to try new 

 plants and endeavor to adapt them to our peculiar 

 conditions. If a new plant is found of peculiar 

 value to our environments and business, let us 

 endeavor to bring it to our service by all means. 

 But let us hold on to our old friends till we have 

 tried the new and are sure the change is no mistake. 



Crops in Relation to Line of Business. A farmer 

 necessarily becomes a specialist. He gathers those 



A SOIL IN NEED OF NITROGEN 



This land was fertilized alike with muriate of potash and 

 acid phosphate. The small shock on the left received no 

 nitrogen; the shock on the right received a full ration of 

 nitrogen and the middle shock a third of a ration of nitrogen. 

 The increase due to this element of plant food is very marked. 



classes of animals about him which he likes best 

 and finds most profitable. He will do the same 

 with the crops for carrying on his business. The 

 silo, for instance, is necessary for the highest suc- 

 cess in dairying. Succulent food must be furnished 

 throughout the year. The silo, then, is the winter 

 pasture field. 



Soiling crops should be provided to supplement 

 the summer pastures when they become dry and 



