FARM DAIRYING 



means of keeping up the milk-flow. Every fall 

 more corn is being put into silos to furnish feed 

 for the next summer. 



The kind of corn to grow for filling the silo will 

 depend on the locality. To avoid frost, early 

 maturing varieties should be selected. Corn is a 

 sun crop and loves heat, so if planted in rows have 

 them run north, and south. Keep the cultivator 

 going till the horses no longer can get through the 

 corn. 



When to cut is an important question. If cut 

 too green, there is not the same feeding value in 

 it : it cures with a strong acid flavor and when fed 

 will be rather laxative, and the quantity in the ra- 

 tion may have to be reduced. Better to have the 

 corn a little over-ripe than on the green side. 

 When in condition to cut the ears should be well 

 filled out, and the grain hard. The corn harvester 

 is largely used at the present time, but there are 

 those who still think it pays to cut with a hoe made 

 for the purpose, as it can be cut closer to the 

 ground. 



For hauling to the cutting machine, have low 

 trucks and a long rack. A good strong, short- 

 handled fork is best for loading. It is easier on 

 the hands and back. Pile the corn straight on the 

 wagon. It saves time when unloading. 



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