90 FORAGE CROPS 



arid parts of certain of the western states, the 

 plant is very highly recommended, because of its 

 adaptability to the longer season and hotter 

 weather. 



Composition and Yield of Nutrients in Pearl Millet When 

 Suitable for Soiling 



One ton 

 contains 



An average 

 acreyiel<l 

 furnishes 



Per cent Lbs. Lbs. 



Water 83.04 ... ... 



Dry matter ......... 16.96 339.2 2713. 6 



Ether extract .37 7.4 59.2 



Fiber 5.45 109.0 872.0 



Protein 1.13 22.6 180.8 



Ash 1.73 34.6 276.8 



Nitrogen-free extract .... 8.28 165.6 1324.8 



BROOiM-CORN OR PROSO MILLET (Figs. 13, 14) 



The Broom-corn or Panicle millets (Panicum 

 miliaceum) is not widely known as a farm crop in 

 this country, as it is not so useful as the foxtail 

 millets. It produces heavily of seed as well as of 

 forage, it matures in a short season, and it seems 

 to be able to withstand dry weather; for these 

 reasons it is somewhat grown in the northern parts 

 of the semi -arid regions, where its grain may be 

 substituted for corn. There are several varieties, 

 distinguished more or less by the color of seeds. 

 This plant seems to be the millet of history, and 

 it is more popular in Europe than here 



