
HERE IS 
THE GREAT 
DROUGHT EMERGENCY CROP 
SUDAN 
When dry weather suddenly threatens crop 
failures, many a farmer discovers that it pays 
to be able to count on at least one hay crop 
that won’t be burned out. That’s why more 
Sudan Grass is being planted each year. As 
an emergency crop, planted either at the 
beginning of the season or when danger 
threatens, it can be counted on in dry spell 
or drought. A vigorous grower, Sudan Grass 
keeps growing after other hay crops have 
begun to fail. It’s often been a life saver on 
dairy farms, especially in drought years, 
either for green pasture or hay. 
CAN BE PLANTED UP TO 
AUGUST 
As an emergency crop, Sudan Grass can be 
seeded at, or just after, corn planting on up 
to August, drilled or broadcast and covered 
about a half inch. Often planted with Soy 
Beans or Corn Peas. 
It grows so quickly as to be ready for cut- 
ting often in from 50 to 70 days, with second 
crop ready inside of 45 to 50 days. The 
plants stool remarkably. Hay shows analysis 
of 8.2 per cent protein, equal to Timothy. 
Best cut when in bloom or a little earlier 
when heads appear. Makes leafy plant 5 feet 

GRASS 
or taller, stands up well. Lodging seldom a 
problem. Relished by cattle and horses. In 
good weather, the hay can be cut in morning 
and raked the next day. Be sure stems are 
dry enough to avoid heating after storage. 
Does well even on poor soils, with 3 tons 
per acre often on good ground. Carrying 
capacity is high. Graze when about a foot 
high. Don’t feed in the fall after leaves get 
frosted, as this sets up poison condition. No 
such danger, of course, in main season. 
4 ACRES FEED 20 COWS FOR 
4. WEEKS 
One customer in Chester County, Pa., tells 
us that 4 acres of Sudan Grass take care of 
20 cows for 4 weeks—and this even through 
the hottest weather. He sows heavily—about 
70 pounds per acre. Sows winter rye in the 
fall, pastures it until late April. Then he 
sows his Sudan on the same ground for con- 
tinuous pasture until fall. 
One of the East’s greatest helpers, when emer- 
gencies come along. Thrives in hot weather— 
Sudan even makes a second crop—such as here 
shown. 
