Grasses and clovers, field roots, forage and fodder plants . ich has been described in a preceding section of thepresent chapter. As with corn it would probably be wise to sow theseed at intervals to prolong the season of pasturage. The amount ofseed required per acre should not be less than from one-half bushel tothree-fourths of a bushel, and in some instances an amount consider-ably larger could be used with great advantage. The most suitable stage at which to begin the depasturing ofsorghum is yet problematical, and indeed the same thing may be saidof the whole question of producing corn a
Grasses and clovers, field roots, forage and fodder plants . ich has been described in a preceding section of thepresent chapter. As with corn it would probably be wise to sow theseed at intervals to prolong the season of pasturage. The amount ofseed required per acre should not be less than from one-half bushel tothree-fourths of a bushel, and in some instances an amount consider-ably larger could be used with great advantage. The most suitable stage at which to begin the depasturing ofsorghum is yet problematical, and indeed the same thing may be saidof the whole question of producing corn as a forage crop. Experiencethus far with reference to it seems to be entirely wanting. But, reas- 64 Grasses, Clovers, Field Roots, Forage and Fodder Plants. oning from general principles, there seems to be sufficient cause to ex-pect that large areas of sorghum will yet be grown to provide forage forsheep. It would be well probably to turn the sheep in on the sorghumafter it had reached the height of from one to tvvo feet above the sur-face of the Early MiNNESOTi Sugar Cane or Sorghum. It is somewhat surprising that sorghum has not been more largelygrown in the Northwest for forage, soiling and fodder purposes, when Parage Crops. 65 its excellence for these uses is considered. It 1^ true that its value infurnishing pasture is somewhat problematical, since experience isalmost entirely wanting on this point. But substantial reasons maybegiven for the belief that it will yet be very extensively grown as pas-ture for sheep and probably also for cattle. First, it is a quick growingplant after it has once made a good start. Second, it is a deep and afirm rooted plant, and hence not easily displaced in the soil. Third, ithas the power of growing in dry weather in a marked degree; and,fourth, it is pre-eminently//z<? forage plant for growing up quickly againafter it has been eaten off. But it is also probable that much carewould have to be exercised when pasturing it, lest
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