THE SILO, SILAGE AND SOILING CROPS 83 



on half the number of acres what would be re- 

 quired if pasturing were followed. 



Soil Improvement More Readily Obtained. — 

 Since one needs but half the area by following 

 soiling methods, it readily suggests a larger quan- 

 tity of manure by this system. This means farm- 

 ing in an intensive way and insures greater pro- 

 ductivity of land and larger crops with each suc- 

 cessive year. 



OBJECTIONS TO THE PRACTICE OF 

 SOILING 



The one objection to soiling is in the extra labor 

 in growing and feeding the crops. By pasturing, 

 labor is needed only in taking cattle to and from 

 the pasture fields. The necessary extra labor is, 

 however, a matter of small importance when con- 

 sidered in the light of the many advantages of the 

 system. 



Soiling Best Adapted to Dairying. — While soil- 

 ing is possible for all classes of live stock, it is 

 peculiarly a system for the dairy farmer. The 

 food is better because of freshness and succulence; 

 labor is always available; and the greater profits 

 permit greater care and attention that the highest 

 success may be attained. 



