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more than large, shallow bins to hold the pulp. In these silos the 
pulp loses much of its moisture and forms a cheesy mass o i higher 
feeding value than the fresh pulp. The silos are provided with 
drains to remove this surplus moisture, as the retention of this 
water seems to have a bad effect on the pulp. Bacteria develop 
which, according to French scientists, cause serious intestinal dis¬ 
order with stock. Silos for beet pulp should therefore be drained. 
Ware also recommends the addition of from five to nine pounds 
of salt per ton of pulp, stating that the salt helps destroy the bac¬ 
teria. Very little pulp has been put into above-ground silos, but it 
should be a success if proper precautions are observed, and should 
make a good form of succulent feed for summer use. 
SIEAGE MAKING. 
Time to Harvest .—When the silo was first introduced, it was 
thought necessary to cut corn in the milk stage. As a result, more 
complaint of sour silage was heard then than now. Corn should 
be in the denting or glazing stage; about the time it would be cut 
for shocking is about right. Sorghums should be cut when the 
seed is mature. A few of the lower leaves may have started to turn 
brown, but these will regain moisture in the silo. In case of severe 
frost, the corn or sorghum should be cut as quickly as possible, as 
drying and loss of leaves will soon cause great loss. 
Harvesting the Crop .—Cutting by hand is a very expensive 
way to harvest the crop. Whenever possible, it is best to use a corn 
binder, as the crop is then bound in bundles and is easier to handle. 
Where corn is very short, the sled is a very rapid and efficient im¬ 
plement. This sled consists of a V-shaped platform narrower in 
front than the width between rows and wider behind, mounted on 
three wheels and drawn by one horse between rows. A knife is 
attached on each side close to the ground. This cuts two rows. 
One man drives while the other gathers in the fodder. When an 
armful is gathered, the horse is stopped and the corn laid aside in 
piles. When a steady horse is used, both men can gather the fod¬ 
der. This is a very good method because it is rapid, all the fodder 
possible is saved and the ears are not broken off. It is advisable to 
have the cutting commence at least a half day before the filling in 
order to cause no delay, where a silage cutter of large capacity is 
used. Rain will not injure the fodder for silage-making after it 
is cut or before cutting. 
Handling the Crop .—Ordinary hay racks are generally used, 
although it means more labor loading. Two men in the field should 
keep six or seven wagons loaded unless the distance to haul is short, 
when less wagons can be used and an extra man put in the field. 
