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(UHI JXXJAVJI VOL. LIX. INDIANAPOLIS, JUNE 4, 1904. NO 23. HOW TO CUT AND CURE CLOVER HAY. Believes In Cutting Early. lst Premium.—Clover hay is one of our most valuable feeds, and the value of its feeding qualities depends largely at the stage it is cut and on having it properly cured and put into the barm By- analyzing samples of hay taken from a clover field at intervals, from the time the heads begin to appear until they turn brown, one will find the amount of protein varying, being greatest when clover is in full bloom. Also if allowed to ripen before cutting, the per cent of carbohydrates will be reduced, thus losing the two greatest feeding elements, protein and carbohydrates. Also, the great amount of crude fiber makes it less palatable, as that sweet flavor will have diminished aud leaves the hay lacking in those elements which build bone and muscle. Considering the foregoing, we have decided that th© best time to cut is when in full bloom, before many of the heads have turned brown. This not only gives a better Quality of hay, but we stand a better chance to get a good crop of seed by cutting early. ' Rain or dew is very damaging to clover hay, lessening its feeding value very much. Beware of putting hay in the mow with external moisture, as it is more injurious than the same per cent of sap. Never cut hay while damp from either rain or dew, as it will dry better standing than when out down. It is almost impossible to eut clover at the right stage and get it into the barn the same day. As a rule, we believe to cut in the afternoon is tlie best time, as it will not cure enough before evening for the dew to hurt. When the dew is about off the next morning, the tedder should start, which will loosen it up so the air and sunshine will do their work well. To make choice clover hay it should be cured uniformly. To let it lie day after day with the top to the parching sun and the rander part on the damp ground will be two extremes, the top too dry and the bottom too damp. The leaves quickly dry, so they are brittle and drop off at a touch, which will make it more difficult to cure, as the natural way for the stems to dry is through the leaves. Some believe putting clover hay in cocks is a good method, but we feel safe in saying that the extra work and the chances of rain on it are good reasons for avoiding the method. When placed in the barn it should be well scattered in the mow, and not tramped at least for 32 hours or say the next morning. In the evening close all doors, windows and ventilators, as the ',cool air coming in contact with the heated air will cause moisture which will settle and become incorporated in the hay, which causes musty hay. The much mooted question of salting hay is becoming obsolete and passing into -oblivion, and well that it is, as who doesn't know that salt is a great moisture producer? In closing this part of the subject in hand we say, cure clover all you can while wilting it. Get all of the sap out of it you can, but save the leaves. Our method of handling the seed crop is wry brief, but we are satisfied with tho "Suits. Seed should be well ripened. The heads which are well filled should be brown. Cut with a clover buncher, which leaves the heads on top and bunches in good shape to handle. It should be well dried before threshing. Should there be any rain on the bunches before threshing, tlie quality of the seed will not be hurt; in fact, it seems to make it more brittle, and the seed hulls more readily, if it is alloved to dry well after getting wet. Exchange with your neighbors in threshing. A good and convenient way is to take your sled with hay ladders on, which is low and easy to load without much tramping which shells the seed. Our practice is to thresh in the field, as stacking takes too much labor in handling twice. Also, the clover seed crop always comes in a very busy season. We believe in making as little labor as possible, wheu tiie easy way is just as successful. Having observed for several consecutive yiears, we have found lhat selling from' the machine is as good, if no', bet ter than holding for advance pric'J. Jay Co. E. T. H. ly buekbern, which should not be permitted to seed on any farm. When the second crop is ripe, cut with machine that leaves in bunches out of way of team. Leave the bunch with as few heads on the ground as possible. Do not move bunches while dry, except b h-nil to machine or vou will los_- many bolls. Never attempt to thresh until perfectly dry, or the seed will be left in th-; chaff. Allow no one on the Tilson except to uidoad, unless the haul is a ling one. C. C. Hancock Co. VCUvim%V\\ Qcp'AVtmmt. Edlt-d by L. A. Orelner, M. F. V. S., 18-24 S. Kast St., Indianapolis. Advice by mall, tl. rig Thumps.—1 bave some small pigs which have thumps if there is suc-h a disease belonging to hogs, ricase give cause and remedy. A. McC. Thumps ana due to cold and exposure, and is an inflammation of the diaphragm. Warm and dry places to sleep and careful diet is the principal thing; bran slops with a tablespoonful of bicarbonate of soda to each pig ouce or twice a day. Keep Your Weather Eye Open- _M Premium.—In making clover hay we should even keep in mind the object to be attained in the putting up of feed, and that is, to put the feed up in that way I that will retain the greatest amount of nutriment contained in the plant at a reasonable cost. Different methods of making hay will be practiced in the future as in the past, on account of the difference in circumstances. Some will put the hay in- tight mows as soon as it is well wilted, while others will let it remain iu the swath until it is well cured. In either case, it is wen to put on the wagon with the loader, thus saving a great expense and much labor. On account of farm help being so scarce, the loader has become almost a necessity in the making of clover hay, which comes during the busy season, but as a large part of the hay is put up by men who are usually of limited means, and much of it is loaded with fork in- hand, it is on this line that I will drop a few hints. Be careful not to cut the grass until the dew is all off. Do jiot allow it to lie in the swath until it is all sun-burnt. Keep posted on the government report of the weather, and if they say general rains, better let the mower stand still. If they say, showers, the showers may hit you and miss your neighbor, or if you have grass down the showers may come your way, and if you have none cut it may not rain at your place, and you will be tempted to say that they don't know a thing about it. One thing sure, if we are to have good clover hay We must have hay weather; otherwise we will have a lot of stuff more fit for the manure pile than to feed to growing stock. The hay should be raked scon after cutting, to prevent sunburn ,and cured in the windrow or in small piles, and right here a few dozen covers are quite a saving in case of showers. I believe that the brightest hay I ever made was raked within a short time after it was cut, had not as yet wilted, but retained its bright green appearance. The time of cutting depends much upon the weather. If the ground is wet, it sJiould not be cut until most of the heads are brown, say CO to 70 per cent, but if the ground is in good condition, the cutting may be commenced much sooner. If we are expecting a crop of seed, tho clover hay should be taken off as soon as from one-half to two-thirds of the heads are brown, and after the second cop has grown up and is iu bkoro, a'l noxious weeds should be removed cspecial- Never Let it Take a Rain. 3d Premium.—I always let my clover get fairly ripe, say when the blossoms get two-thirds brown, then commence making eiover hay. I never cut when thero is any dew on; say commence 'about 9 or half past 9 o'clock, when there is a heavy dew, and cut until late in the evening. Then next morning, as quick as the dew dries off, I begin to rake and haul nnd put in the barn, and do this until late in the evening. I also nun my machine from 9 or 9:30 until late in tiie evening, the same as on tho first day, and, it my hay begins to get too dry, I rake up all that is dry enough to rake into ihe windrows, as hay don't dry o-i. as bad in the windrow as iu the swath. If hay don't dry fast enough, kick with tedder. I don't aim to let any rain get on my hay if I can help it, and I never handle my hay where there is any dew on. Always avoid this and you will have niee bright clover hay. When you commence making clover hay go at it with a vim, and work like jou intended to get through in one day. Keep up within half or oaa day's work of your machine, and if you see that there is coming rain, get a little closer to your machine. I would prefer putting up hay a little heavy rather than let it take a rain. I have put up some a little heavy in this way. If there is a prospect for rain, I put two loads ofi well cured hay with one load* of heavy, well wilted hay. If you will observe these rules closely, you will never have any moldy or musty clover hay. I have practised these rules for the last ten or twelve years, and I have never had any but bright and good clover hay. Never had any moldy or nlusty hay for the last ten or twelve years. J. N. T. Morgan Co. Will you please tell _._ if you know anything lo give to a horse to make liim a sure foal getter. Subscriber. The only suro foal getter is tlie impreg- nator, which instrument can be secured from Specialty Mfg. Co., 220 East 32d St., New York City. Premiums of $1, 75 cents 5 cents ana given for the first, second and third best articles for the Experience Department each week. Manuscript should be sent direct to the Indiana Farmer Company and should reach us ono week before date of publication. No. 429, May 28.—Describe the summer conveniences the farmer's wife should have about the house. No. 431, June 11.—Tell how to treat the work horses during the busy season. ■ No. 432, June 18.—Give experience in growing and harvesting buckwheat. riease answer through your Teterlnary department ,wliat is tbe matter witb my mare; sbe Ls 11 years old, bas doue ordinary farm work all winter; has been used in three horse team aiul (jIjjwj'jI _5 acres within last few days; bas acted strangely. Would b* all right ln morning but by midjlle of afternoon would go wrong all at once, reel and staggi'.r and stop, Jerk lu the mus- j.-1jvs throw 'hj*ad forward and blink her eyes very rapljlly. At one time fell backwanl. She would get all right within 15 or 20 minutes rest, ..nil by morning be as free as ever, lias an extra goojl appetite and is fed corn, oats and hay, also runs on pasture wlien not at work; sbe bas nat been over-worked at any time, but ls not in tbe Ijest of tlesh, in fact never lays on very muj-U surplus flesh. Her hair seems In excellent condition. Tii's mare ls rather a n. rvous liigb stnui/r animal. A. Ia. _». Colfax. Your mare has what is termed megrims, sometimes due to indigestion. I would advise you to talae your mare to some competitive veterinarian and have her teeth examined and dressed after which I would recommend turning on grass flor a mouth or two without work. Answer to query about hog cholera. Your hogs have a form of hog cholera. It is due to liver and spleen trouble Remove all corn for a while and give plenty of charcoat to eat, also givo one tablespoonful of salicylate of soda to each hog once a day in slop. Separate from healthy hogs. Several British warships of the Australian squadron were recently laid off at Plymouth. Their condition is described as "rotten." A naval authority said of them: "There is not one of them that could capture a Chinese junk." The Kast Indian squadron is said to be in a similar plight. In many peasant homes in Europe house and stable are one. Sometimes the family lives upstairs, but oftener it is on the same floor with the cattle, or even in the same room. Among the Eastern nationg the beginning of school life is a critical time for the child. Tho priest or astrologer must be consulted to choose a lucky day. Every precaution must be taken to avert the jealousy of the gods, whose malice is especially directed against a fine boy. The Chinese father who adores his sonr will take the utmost pains to convince tlio powers of the air that the boy is of no account. The child may be given a despicable name, like flea, or Cliu-tze, a pig, or, more insulting still, he may be given a girl's nam.-. The boy may be started off to school wearing a girl's dress and one earring, and if tlie deception is complete this will be the most effectual of all, ffu- even the gods do not care for girls in China. The Japanese schoolboy wears hanging from his belt a littDo red bag, containing a brass tag with his name and his parents' name and address upon it. He must have his paper .umbrella and his fan, and, in a gray bag upon liis arm, is a jar of rice for his luncheon-. This quaint little! fellow has probably made his offering at his own private shrine to Tenjinsen, the god of penmanship. When the Hindoo boy has found an auspicious day to begin school, he is taken to the god ofi learning, Sarasvati. Here the little supplicant presents his offering of rice and betelnuts, and repeats tlie letters of the alphabet after the priest. Thus he is entered into the ways of knowledge in the very presence of the god.— Everybody's Magazine.
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Title | Indiana farmer, 1904, v. 59, no. 23 (June 4) |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
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Coverage | Indiana |
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Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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Transcript | (UHI JXXJAVJI VOL. LIX. INDIANAPOLIS, JUNE 4, 1904. NO 23. HOW TO CUT AND CURE CLOVER HAY. Believes In Cutting Early. lst Premium.—Clover hay is one of our most valuable feeds, and the value of its feeding qualities depends largely at the stage it is cut and on having it properly cured and put into the barm By- analyzing samples of hay taken from a clover field at intervals, from the time the heads begin to appear until they turn brown, one will find the amount of protein varying, being greatest when clover is in full bloom. Also if allowed to ripen before cutting, the per cent of carbohydrates will be reduced, thus losing the two greatest feeding elements, protein and carbohydrates. Also, the great amount of crude fiber makes it less palatable, as that sweet flavor will have diminished aud leaves the hay lacking in those elements which build bone and muscle. Considering the foregoing, we have decided that th© best time to cut is when in full bloom, before many of the heads have turned brown. This not only gives a better Quality of hay, but we stand a better chance to get a good crop of seed by cutting early. ' Rain or dew is very damaging to clover hay, lessening its feeding value very much. Beware of putting hay in the mow with external moisture, as it is more injurious than the same per cent of sap. Never cut hay while damp from either rain or dew, as it will dry better standing than when out down. It is almost impossible to eut clover at the right stage and get it into the barn the same day. As a rule, we believe to cut in the afternoon is tlie best time, as it will not cure enough before evening for the dew to hurt. When the dew is about off the next morning, the tedder should start, which will loosen it up so the air and sunshine will do their work well. To make choice clover hay it should be cured uniformly. To let it lie day after day with the top to the parching sun and the rander part on the damp ground will be two extremes, the top too dry and the bottom too damp. The leaves quickly dry, so they are brittle and drop off at a touch, which will make it more difficult to cure, as the natural way for the stems to dry is through the leaves. Some believe putting clover hay in cocks is a good method, but we feel safe in saying that the extra work and the chances of rain on it are good reasons for avoiding the method. When placed in the barn it should be well scattered in the mow, and not tramped at least for 32 hours or say the next morning. In the evening close all doors, windows and ventilators, as the ',cool air coming in contact with the heated air will cause moisture which will settle and become incorporated in the hay, which causes musty hay. The much mooted question of salting hay is becoming obsolete and passing into -oblivion, and well that it is, as who doesn't know that salt is a great moisture producer? In closing this part of the subject in hand we say, cure clover all you can while wilting it. Get all of the sap out of it you can, but save the leaves. Our method of handling the seed crop is wry brief, but we are satisfied with tho "Suits. Seed should be well ripened. The heads which are well filled should be brown. Cut with a clover buncher, which leaves the heads on top and bunches in good shape to handle. It should be well dried before threshing. Should there be any rain on the bunches before threshing, tlie quality of the seed will not be hurt; in fact, it seems to make it more brittle, and the seed hulls more readily, if it is alloved to dry well after getting wet. Exchange with your neighbors in threshing. A good and convenient way is to take your sled with hay ladders on, which is low and easy to load without much tramping which shells the seed. Our practice is to thresh in the field, as stacking takes too much labor in handling twice. Also, the clover seed crop always comes in a very busy season. We believe in making as little labor as possible, wheu tiie easy way is just as successful. Having observed for several consecutive yiears, we have found lhat selling from' the machine is as good, if no', bet ter than holding for advance pric'J. Jay Co. E. T. H. ly buekbern, which should not be permitted to seed on any farm. When the second crop is ripe, cut with machine that leaves in bunches out of way of team. Leave the bunch with as few heads on the ground as possible. Do not move bunches while dry, except b h-nil to machine or vou will los_- many bolls. Never attempt to thresh until perfectly dry, or the seed will be left in th-; chaff. Allow no one on the Tilson except to uidoad, unless the haul is a ling one. C. C. Hancock Co. VCUvim%V\\ Qcp'AVtmmt. Edlt-d by L. A. Orelner, M. F. V. S., 18-24 S. Kast St., Indianapolis. Advice by mall, tl. rig Thumps.—1 bave some small pigs which have thumps if there is suc-h a disease belonging to hogs, ricase give cause and remedy. A. McC. Thumps ana due to cold and exposure, and is an inflammation of the diaphragm. Warm and dry places to sleep and careful diet is the principal thing; bran slops with a tablespoonful of bicarbonate of soda to each pig ouce or twice a day. Keep Your Weather Eye Open- _M Premium.—In making clover hay we should even keep in mind the object to be attained in the putting up of feed, and that is, to put the feed up in that way I that will retain the greatest amount of nutriment contained in the plant at a reasonable cost. Different methods of making hay will be practiced in the future as in the past, on account of the difference in circumstances. Some will put the hay in- tight mows as soon as it is well wilted, while others will let it remain iu the swath until it is well cured. In either case, it is wen to put on the wagon with the loader, thus saving a great expense and much labor. On account of farm help being so scarce, the loader has become almost a necessity in the making of clover hay, which comes during the busy season, but as a large part of the hay is put up by men who are usually of limited means, and much of it is loaded with fork in- hand, it is on this line that I will drop a few hints. Be careful not to cut the grass until the dew is all off. Do jiot allow it to lie in the swath until it is all sun-burnt. Keep posted on the government report of the weather, and if they say general rains, better let the mower stand still. If they say, showers, the showers may hit you and miss your neighbor, or if you have grass down the showers may come your way, and if you have none cut it may not rain at your place, and you will be tempted to say that they don't know a thing about it. One thing sure, if we are to have good clover hay We must have hay weather; otherwise we will have a lot of stuff more fit for the manure pile than to feed to growing stock. The hay should be raked scon after cutting, to prevent sunburn ,and cured in the windrow or in small piles, and right here a few dozen covers are quite a saving in case of showers. I believe that the brightest hay I ever made was raked within a short time after it was cut, had not as yet wilted, but retained its bright green appearance. The time of cutting depends much upon the weather. If the ground is wet, it sJiould not be cut until most of the heads are brown, say CO to 70 per cent, but if the ground is in good condition, the cutting may be commenced much sooner. If we are expecting a crop of seed, tho clover hay should be taken off as soon as from one-half to two-thirds of the heads are brown, and after the second cop has grown up and is iu bkoro, a'l noxious weeds should be removed cspecial- Never Let it Take a Rain. 3d Premium.—I always let my clover get fairly ripe, say when the blossoms get two-thirds brown, then commence making eiover hay. I never cut when thero is any dew on; say commence 'about 9 or half past 9 o'clock, when there is a heavy dew, and cut until late in the evening. Then next morning, as quick as the dew dries off, I begin to rake and haul nnd put in the barn, and do this until late in the evening. I also nun my machine from 9 or 9:30 until late in tiie evening, the same as on tho first day, and, it my hay begins to get too dry, I rake up all that is dry enough to rake into ihe windrows, as hay don't dry o-i. as bad in the windrow as iu the swath. If hay don't dry fast enough, kick with tedder. I don't aim to let any rain get on my hay if I can help it, and I never handle my hay where there is any dew on. Always avoid this and you will have niee bright clover hay. When you commence making clover hay go at it with a vim, and work like jou intended to get through in one day. Keep up within half or oaa day's work of your machine, and if you see that there is coming rain, get a little closer to your machine. I would prefer putting up hay a little heavy rather than let it take a rain. I have put up some a little heavy in this way. If there is a prospect for rain, I put two loads ofi well cured hay with one load* of heavy, well wilted hay. If you will observe these rules closely, you will never have any moldy or musty clover hay. I have practised these rules for the last ten or twelve years, and I have never had any but bright and good clover hay. Never had any moldy or nlusty hay for the last ten or twelve years. J. N. T. Morgan Co. Will you please tell _._ if you know anything lo give to a horse to make liim a sure foal getter. Subscriber. The only suro foal getter is tlie impreg- nator, which instrument can be secured from Specialty Mfg. Co., 220 East 32d St., New York City. Premiums of $1, 75 cents 5 cents ana given for the first, second and third best articles for the Experience Department each week. Manuscript should be sent direct to the Indiana Farmer Company and should reach us ono week before date of publication. No. 429, May 28.—Describe the summer conveniences the farmer's wife should have about the house. No. 431, June 11.—Tell how to treat the work horses during the busy season. ■ No. 432, June 18.—Give experience in growing and harvesting buckwheat. riease answer through your Teterlnary department ,wliat is tbe matter witb my mare; sbe Ls 11 years old, bas doue ordinary farm work all winter; has been used in three horse team aiul (jIjjwj'jI _5 acres within last few days; bas acted strangely. Would b* all right ln morning but by midjlle of afternoon would go wrong all at once, reel and staggi'.r and stop, Jerk lu the mus- j.-1jvs throw 'hj*ad forward and blink her eyes very rapljlly. At one time fell backwanl. She would get all right within 15 or 20 minutes rest, ..nil by morning be as free as ever, lias an extra goojl appetite and is fed corn, oats and hay, also runs on pasture wlien not at work; sbe bas nat been over-worked at any time, but ls not in tbe Ijest of tlesh, in fact never lays on very muj-U surplus flesh. Her hair seems In excellent condition. Tii's mare ls rather a n. rvous liigb stnui/r animal. A. Ia. _». Colfax. Your mare has what is termed megrims, sometimes due to indigestion. I would advise you to talae your mare to some competitive veterinarian and have her teeth examined and dressed after which I would recommend turning on grass flor a mouth or two without work. Answer to query about hog cholera. Your hogs have a form of hog cholera. It is due to liver and spleen trouble Remove all corn for a while and give plenty of charcoat to eat, also givo one tablespoonful of salicylate of soda to each hog once a day in slop. Separate from healthy hogs. Several British warships of the Australian squadron were recently laid off at Plymouth. Their condition is described as "rotten." A naval authority said of them: "There is not one of them that could capture a Chinese junk." The Kast Indian squadron is said to be in a similar plight. In many peasant homes in Europe house and stable are one. Sometimes the family lives upstairs, but oftener it is on the same floor with the cattle, or even in the same room. Among the Eastern nationg the beginning of school life is a critical time for the child. Tho priest or astrologer must be consulted to choose a lucky day. Every precaution must be taken to avert the jealousy of the gods, whose malice is especially directed against a fine boy. The Chinese father who adores his sonr will take the utmost pains to convince tlio powers of the air that the boy is of no account. The child may be given a despicable name, like flea, or Cliu-tze, a pig, or, more insulting still, he may be given a girl's nam.-. The boy may be started off to school wearing a girl's dress and one earring, and if tlie deception is complete this will be the most effectual of all, ffu- even the gods do not care for girls in China. The Japanese schoolboy wears hanging from his belt a littDo red bag, containing a brass tag with his name and his parents' name and address upon it. He must have his paper .umbrella and his fan, and, in a gray bag upon liis arm, is a jar of rice for his luncheon-. This quaint little! fellow has probably made his offering at his own private shrine to Tenjinsen, the god of penmanship. When the Hindoo boy has found an auspicious day to begin school, he is taken to the god ofi learning, Sarasvati. Here the little supplicant presents his offering of rice and betelnuts, and repeats tlie letters of the alphabet after the priest. Thus he is entered into the ways of knowledge in the very presence of the god.— Everybody's Magazine. |
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