Isbn: 9781390374698 - soil and water conservation research in the corn belt states (classic reprint) (1 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details research in agricultural practices and their impact on the environment throughout the Corn Belt states, an area that produces the majority of the US's corn, soybeans, wheat, beef, pork, and milk. From the impact of rainfall on erosion, through water/wind control structures, irrigation and drainage systems, fertilizer usage, and effective soil tillage, this book thoroughly explores how farming practices have changed throughout the latter half of the 20th century. With a primary focus on soil and water quality, the author presents findings on how to increase crop yield while simultaneously minimizing the environmental impact of modern agricultural techniques. 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. …