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planted too thick. Plates containing small holes may¬ 
be placed in corn planters for planting the seed properly. 
Cultivation should be shallow, creating a dust mulch. 
In planting for hay forty to sixty pounds of seed may 
be broadcasted. In sections where the corn crops are 
not sure, it is advisable to put up sorghum and kafir 
silage. A supply of succulent feed is thus insured for 
the dry season and winter months. 
Sorghums may be cut by a corn binder if the plants 
stand erect. It is important to shock the bundles as 
Fig. 169.—A field of sorghum. 
soon as they are cut. On account of the bending over 
of the heads, milo should be harvested by removing 
the heads with a sharp knife. 
Seed of sorghums should be stored in a dry place 
after it is thoroughly cured. The grain absorbs mois¬ 
ture and will mold. Sacks containing the grain should 
not be piled too close together, because the grain will 
heat. 
Broom Corn is raised extensively in Oklahoma. 
Other states with a soil and cliipate of a similar nature 
may produce good broom corn. Soil that will yield good 
