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BULLETIN 1244, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



Where tests have been made of sorghums sown broadcast they 

 have given somewhat larger yields than in rows, but are more quickly 

 affected by drought. Furthermore, in broadcast sowings weeds are 

 more troublesome and the crop is more difficult to handle. 



Fig. 6.— Experimental silos at Redfield, S. Dak., indicate that at least fairly good silage can be 

 made from almost any herbaceous plant. Where the tonnage is sufficient common weeds may 

 be used in time of necessity. 



In dry seasons and in the drier sections sorghums in rows may be 

 counted upon to give more satisfactory yields. 



Where the sorghums produce a greater tonnage of dry matter than 

 corn, they have a slight advantage for silage; but, because of its 

 ability (o produce grain in the sections where sorghum can be grown, 

 corn is more popular as a fodder crop. 



