. Annual report of the Missouri State Board of Agriculture. Missouri. State Board of Agriculture; Agriculture -- Missouri. Miscellaneous. 629 the progressive farmer will only keep a careful record of the rain that falls in his locality, especially throughout the growing season, and compare this with the normal or average amount for the same region, he will find himself able, as the season advances, to form a very intelligent estimate of the prospects for a good, a bad or an average yield of his more important An excellent equipment for collecting and measuring either rain or snow consi
. Annual report of the Missouri State Board of Agriculture. Missouri. State Board of Agriculture; Agriculture -- Missouri. Miscellaneous. 629 the progressive farmer will only keep a careful record of the rain that falls in his locality, especially throughout the growing season, and compare this with the normal or average amount for the same region, he will find himself able, as the season advances, to form a very intelligent estimate of the prospects for a good, a bad or an average yield of his more important An excellent equipment for collecting and measuring either rain or snow consists of a simple pail or bucket. The location selected for setting out the pail should be chosen at a point in some open lot or field unobstructed by large trees or buildings; nevertheless, low bushes, fences, or walls that break the force of the wind in the vicinity of the gauge are beneficial if not too near or too high. Low vegetal growth near the gauge is also beneficial, but the top of the pail must be at least as high as the. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Missouri. State Board of Agriculture. Jefferson City, Mo. : Missouri State Board of Agriculture
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