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Root crops in dairy farming and corn silage advice
The article discusses root crop value for livestock during winter, storage and feeding methods, and the pros and cons of roots versus grain. It notes the digestible nutrients from mangels turnips carrots and rutabagas, storage in pits or ventilated cellars, and practical feeds for cows horses and sheep. It also covers corn for silage, ideal varieties, planting rates and the use of hog corn for silage. Additionally it emphasizes air circulation and drainage in land management and the strategy of using draft mares and young horses to offset feed costs.
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