. Dry farming in western Canada . Fig. 98.—Harvesting Winter Wheat with a Header in Kansas. when this plowing should be done. Much has been writ- ten upon this subject and many theories have been de- veloped and advocated, but the investigations conducted in the Great Plains by the Office of Dry Land Agricul- ture seem to show conclusively that no set rule can safely be followed. The best practice seems to be to do a good cle?an-cu1 workmanlike job of plowing to a depth of from 4 to 8 inches when the soil is in proper condition and the work can lie done to the besl advantage, taking into con-
. Dry farming in western Canada . Fig. 98.—Harvesting Winter Wheat with a Header in Kansas. when this plowing should be done. Much has been writ- ten upon this subject and many theories have been de- veloped and advocated, but the investigations conducted in the Great Plains by the Office of Dry Land Agricul- ture seem to show conclusively that no set rule can safely be followed. The best practice seems to be to do a good cle?an-cu1 workmanlike job of plowing to a depth of from 4 to 8 inches when the soil is in proper condition and the work can lie done to the besl advantage, taking into con- sideration tlie most economical distribution of labor throughout the year. ( Bui. 268—p. 23). 245. The Purpose of Plowing. It is mistaking or tail
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