Sudanb rane 
. » « DURING HOT SUMMERS, OFTEN 
A “LIFESAVER” CROP TO DAIRYMEN 
Sudan pasture has often paid big dividends! Uneven 
growth of regular pastures poses a real problem some 
years. Due to getting heavy during spring and early 
summer, slow and danger of over-grazing during the 
hot, dry summer months, then a pick-up in growth 
again in the fall. A small acreage of Sudan coming 
along just when regular pastures are least productive 
has been a lifesaver to many dairymen . . . splen- 
didly maintaining high-level milk production during 
July and August. Divide Sudan pasture—using one 
portion while the others are given a chance to grow. 
“SWEET” SUDAN 
In several tests, when planted alongside regular 
Sudan, cows ate the Sweet Sudan first. Seems to 
have definite disease resistance. Because later than 
regular Sudan, it provides more vegetative growth 
and remains green and growing longer. Has broader, 
attractive leaves. Grows heavier, tall stalks. Has 
gained considerable popularity . . . the best evidence 
that it must be doing a good job. 
SUDAN “Regular Type” 
Valuable for dairy herds in a dry spell when green 
pastures are needed quickly. Useful for quick hay. 
Sometimes used for silage. Sow 30 to 40 pounds 
per acre. Often ready to cut in 50 to 70 days—ready 
to recut in another 50 days. Straight Sudan hay has 
almost equal value to Timothy. Very leafy; 5 feet 
tall, heavy stooler; stands well. 
Some sow winter rye in the fall, pasture it until 
April, then sow Sudan on same ground for full-year 
pasture. Sown from corn-planting time to August. 
Very dangerous to feed Sudan after frosted! 
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Sudan is seeded with grain drill set for 2 to 32 
pecks on the wheat side. 200 to 300 pounds of 0-14-7 
or 2-12-6 will help growth. Do not graze until 14 
inches tall . . . usually in about 5 weeks. 
Some mix Sudan and soybeans for green feed; 1 
bushel soys, 12 to 15 pounds Sudan. Sudan seed 
may be mixed with fertilizer to save one operation. 
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