““G 114’ would be suitable 
for husking here. The ‘G 218’ 
would make us a good silage 
corn for this section. Hy- 
brids all stood up. Golden 
Queen blew down some.”— 
Fant N. Lane, Tunkhannock, 
‘a. 
CUTTING FIRST-YEAR 
ALFALFA 
Many young stands have 
been either decreased or 
totally ruined by cutting 
too early. Young alfalfa 
should be cut for the first 
time, when all or nearly 
all of the blooms are out. 
Different with older estab- 
lished stands. The better 
hay for dairy cows comes 
by cutting the first crop 
when slightly over half the 
blooms are out. Earlier cut- 
ting of such older stands 
makes a softer, more pal- 
atable feed, running higher 
in protein. 
GOOD PASTURE YOUR 
CHEAPEST FEED 
Facts gathered by the De- 
partment of Agriculture 
show that pasture provides 
the cheapest form of feed 
available, especially when 
the pasturage consists. of 
good, clean, fertilized grass 
stands. The figures show 
that producing 100 pounds 
of digestible feed from 
pastures costs only 64 
cents; from alfalfa hay, 
383 cents; from _ corn, 
$1.38; from corn silage, 
$1.59; and from oats, 
$2.02. Plenty of evidence 
to prove the value of bet- 
tering pasturage by reseed- 
ing, liming, fertilizing, and 
good grazing management. 
EARLY SEEDINGS BEST 
One observer through 25 
years says: “By far more 
losses have come from later 
seedings of clover and al- 
falfa. Late seedings often 
suffer from the high dry- 
ing winds of late spring. 
Early seedings will have 
enough roots to withstand 
that peril.” 
“HAIRY (Winter) VETCH” 
Vetch makes excellent green feed when cut in full bloom, or 
hay when pods are about half formed. Also valuable as green 
manure when the seed is inoculated. Especially good on sandy 
soils, or where Red Clover fails. 
Because of great length of Vetch plants, it’s a good idea to 
plant it along with small amount of grain, such as wheat or rye. 
This very hardy strain is a biennial, or winter annual. Usually 
sown in late summer or early fall throughout the United States. 
When sown alone, amount varies from 30 to 60 pounds per 
acre. With grain sow 20 to 35 pounds of Vetch to 3 pecks- 
to a bushel of grain. Prepare soil well and cover seed about 
1¥4 inches. Be sure to inoculate. 
“SPRING VETCH” 
Not winter-hardy, but often used successfully among spring 
pastures. Cost is lower than the hairy winter variety. Makes 
good growth when planted in the spring. (Also known as 
Common or Oregon Vetch.) 
“COW PEAS” 
Fine for pasturage or hay, turning under or hogging down, on 
poor soil. Best in South, since Cow Peas dare not be planted 
early. Handle like soy beans. Inoculate. For hay or green 
feed, sow 1 bushel with 3 pecks Golden Millet to the acre, 
cutting when Millet is in bloom. 
‘CANADA PEAS FOR HOG FEEDING” 
As early green pasturage for hogs, many favor a mixture of 
1 bushel Canada Peas, 1 bushel oats, 3 to 4 pounds rape and 
7 to 10 pounds sweet clover or alfalfa per acre. High in pro- 
tein. Relished by hogs. Sow early in spring directly in hog 
runs. Growth is rapid, ready for forage when 9 to 10 inches 
high. May be planted with oats only, for green mown feed or 
hay. (See Canada Peas, page 19.) 
11 WEEKS HOG PASTURE AT LOW COST 
Quickest growing green hog-feed mixture you can find—often 
ready in four weeks. Valuable as an emergency pasturage when 
other earlier crops have failed. Grows until frost, but will not 
winter. This is an abundant producer of flesh and fat. Also of 
wool, making it also valuable for sheep. For cattle, cut and 
haul to barn to prevent trampling. Second growth will then 
appear. Plant 70 pounds per acre, broadcast or with seeder, 
between June 1st and August 1st. Then harrow in. Use grain 
drill if you prefer. 

