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We conclude, therefore, that the maize crop should not be 

 cut very early, whether intended for grain, or for fodder or 

 silage; nor, on the other hand, should it be allowed to stand 



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in the field after ripening, if it is desired to obtain the maxi- 

 mum yield of both grain and fodder. When the grain is in 

 the "dough " stage, or even a little harder, the plant makes 

 excellent silage, especially if passed through a chaff-cutter. 



