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Soil Conservation Is Essential To American Strength
The article argues soil fertility underpins prosperity and national strength, warning erosion destroys land and food supply. It cites millions of acres eroded, annual soil loss by wind and water, and Mississippi River sediment as threats. It promotes contour planting terraces grasses trees and ponds as defense, powered by Soil Conservation Service methods.
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