Cedar Valley Times in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Flax Farming Practices and Regional Soils in Midwest

Agricultural observations note that rolling prairies near Chicago yield high flax and straw when well drained and properly prepared. On dry regions the crop performs poorly without drainage, while fields near Champaign Decatur Bloomington Wilmington and western states offer prime soil. Experts urge thorough soil preparation including plowing and harrowing and advise flax as a rotation prior to wheat.