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July 31, 1914
The Clio Messenger
Clio, Genesee County, Michigan
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Article by R. G. Weatherstone praises rape (Dwarf Essex) as superior late forage for sheep, aiding dry seasons, weaning, wool growth, and mutton production. Notes good seed bed importance, with odd alfalfa reference. (187 chars)
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QUITE VALUABLE AS
LATE SOILING CROP
As Forage for Sheep, Rape Is Unexcelled, as It Tides Animals Over Dry Season.
(By R. G. WEATHERSTONE.)
In our experience we have found rape especially valuable as a late soiling and forage crop although many sow it early and utilize it for forage during the whole of the season. We have obtained the best results by sowing the Dwarf Essex variety. As a food for sheep it is unexcelled as it tides the sheep over the dry season during the late summer and provides an abundance of late forage during the fall. Many have grown rape as a food for cattle and swine but our experience has been confined largely to utilizing it for hurdling sheep.
Nothing equals it as a pasture for the lambs as it carries them over the critical weaning period with scarcely a sign of shrinkage. It is unexcelled in the list of succulent summer and fall feeds for starting mutton sheep and lambs on the flesh making road to full grain feeding.
It promotes a healthful growth of wool by furnishing the best forms of wool-producing foods.
Good Seed Bed Essential.
A good seed bed for alfalfa is essential. It must be fine, and firm, and free from weeds.
LATE SOILING CROP
As Forage for Sheep, Rape Is Unexcelled, as It Tides Animals Over Dry Season.
(By R. G. WEATHERSTONE.)
In our experience we have found rape especially valuable as a late soiling and forage crop although many sow it early and utilize it for forage during the whole of the season. We have obtained the best results by sowing the Dwarf Essex variety. As a food for sheep it is unexcelled as it tides the sheep over the dry season during the late summer and provides an abundance of late forage during the fall. Many have grown rape as a food for cattle and swine but our experience has been confined largely to utilizing it for hurdling sheep.
Nothing equals it as a pasture for the lambs as it carries them over the critical weaning period with scarcely a sign of shrinkage. It is unexcelled in the list of succulent summer and fall feeds for starting mutton sheep and lambs on the flesh making road to full grain feeding.
It promotes a healthful growth of wool by furnishing the best forms of wool-producing foods.
Good Seed Bed Essential.
A good seed bed for alfalfa is essential. It must be fine, and firm, and free from weeds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
Farming Guide
What keywords are associated?
Rape Crop
Sheep Forage
Dwarf Essex
Lamb Weaning
Wool Growth
What entities or persons were involved?
R. G. Weatherstone
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R. G. Weatherstone
Story Details
Rape, especially Dwarf Essex variety, is valuable as late soiling and forage crop for sheep, tiding them over dry seasons and providing fall forage. Best for lambs during weaning, promotes wool growth, and used for starting mutton sheep. Good seed bed essential, though mention of alfalfa seems unrelated.