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bushels. The yield of hay will also vary widely 

 from one-half to three tons per acre, according to 

 climate, soil and season. 



Storing the grain 



Great care must be taken in storing the seed 

 in close bins, in quantity, especially if not well 

 cleaned. It settles together so closely that air 

 seems to be excluded and heating results. In the 

 spring during damp spells, it is often necessary to 

 shovel the seed from one bin to another, or from 

 one side of the bin to the other, to keep it from 

 spoiling. Slightly- heating does not injure it for 

 feeding purposes, but destroys its germinating 

 power. There is often damage to the heads when 

 stored in corn -cribs, but it is not so probable as 

 in the thrashed grain. 



