Excerpt from The Handbook for Practical Farmers
The leaders in American farm-life to-day realize that the farmer must be not only a good business man, but he must also be acquainted with the science of agriculture. Therefore this book aims to deal with the business side of farming and to assemble the scientific knowledge of agriculture as studied and practiced by a number of experts.
In order to make this practical knowledge more accessible to the farmer, technical terms have been eliminated and an easily comprehended terminology has been maintained throughout the book.
The author is indebted to many experiment stations for their Cooperation in supplying information and illustrations, credit for which is given in the pages of this book.
He is particularly pleased to acknowledge his deep obliga tions to, the International Harvester Company, the Du Pont Powder Works, and the Gould Force Pump Company, for their contributions.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to farming practices for the United States. It covers the essential aspects of farming to increase crop production and optimize profits, working with the natural science of agriculture. Timely, practical expertise is shared by leading experts from different agricultural regions of the country to help the reader navigate the complexities of crop cultivation. The book begins by exploring foundational concepts of soil management and drainage, then delves into specific guidance for cultivating corn, wheat, oats, barley, and rye. It further explores cultivation of forage and soiling crops, potatoes, tobacco, cotton, and fruit trees. The author offers insights on livestock care, including poultry, dairy cattle, horses, hogs, and sheep. Emphasis is placed on animal well-being, proper nutrition, and disease prevention. The book concludes with practical advice on farm buildings, water supply for home and outbuildings, and the use of explosives and engines on the farm. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330337455_0
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