Dry Farming (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161429244)

Dry Farming by John A. Widtsoe is a comprehensive guide to farming in regions with limited water resources. The book covers various techniques and methods for conserving water and maximizing crop yields in arid and semi-arid regions. It discusses the principles of dry farming, including soil preparation, crop selection, irrigation, and weed control. The book also includes practical advice on how to manage pests and diseases, as well as tips for marketing and selling dry-farmed crops. Widtsoe draws on his own experience as a dry farmer and agricultural scientist to provide a detailed and informative guide that is essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture. The book is written in clear and accessible language, making it suitable for both farmers and non-farmers alike. Overall, Dry Farming is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to cultivate crops in areas with limited water resources.The water that falls on the land is disposed of in three ways: First, under ordinary conditions, a large portion runs off without entering the soil; secondly, a portion enters the soil, but remains near the surface, and is rapidly evaporated back into the air; and, thirdly, a portion enters the lower soil layers, from which it is removed at later periods by several distinct processes. The run-off is usually large and is a serious loss, especially in dry-farming regions, where the absence of luxuriant vegetation, the somewhat hard, sun-baked soils, and the numerous drainage channels, formed by successive torrents, combine to furnish the rains with an easy escape into the torrential rivers. Persons familiar with arid conditions know how quickly the narrow box canyons, which often drain thousands of square miles, are filled with roaring water after a comparatively light rainfall.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John a. Widtsoe
ISBN-10: 1161429247
ISBN-13: 9781161429244
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 178
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d