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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. 
