A Study of Cultivation Methods and Crop Rotations for the Great Plains Area (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ellery Channing Chilcott

 
9780260703590: A Study of Cultivation Methods and Crop Rotations for the Great Plains Area (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0260703591 ISBN 13: 9780260703590
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Efficient crop rotations unlock steadier yields on the Great Plains.

A Study of Cultivation Methods and Crop Rotations for the Great Plains Area examines long-term farming experiments in the region. It summarizes how different rotation schemes compare with continuous cropping and what practices help conserve moisture and soil organic matter. The work presents practical findings for planners and farmers adapting to local soil and climate conditions.

  • Learn how three- and five-year rotation patterns perform across multiple stations.
  • See which tillage and plowing approaches consistently affect yields for corn, wheat, oats, and barley.
  • Discover the potential of disked stubble, fall plowing, and green manuring to improve soil health and productivity.
  • Explore how local factors influence the best sequence of crops and tillage in a rotation.
Ideal for readers planning a crop rotation strategy in semi-arid areas, and for those seeking evidence-based approaches to moisture conservation and soil improvement.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0260703591
ISBN 13 
9780260703590
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
86

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