Dry Farming (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162660592)

Dry Farming is a comprehensive guide to the practice of agriculture in areas with limited rainfall. Written by John A. Widtsoe, a renowned agricultural scientist, the book covers all aspects of dry farming, including soil preparation, crop selection, irrigation techniques, and pest control. The author draws on his extensive experience and research to provide practical advice and detailed instructions for farmers looking to maximize their yields in arid regions. The book is aimed at both novice and experienced farmers, and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques discussed. Whether you are a small-scale farmer looking to improve your crop yields or a professional agriculturalist seeking to expand your knowledge, Dry Farming is an essential resource for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture in dry regions.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: 1162660597
ISBN-13: 9781162660592
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 178
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.38d