Denton Journal in Denton, Maryland

Delite and Flat Cultivation Compared With Hilling and Check Rowing

Progressive farmers in the east favor drill planting and shallow culture for corn and report high yields. The best practice, per authorities, is flat cultivation with shallow tillage in drills, though weed control requires costly hand hoeing. Trials show hilling and checks can match drilling, with outcomes depending on how roots are cut and soil is moved. The Mississippi valley sees this as economically important for corn culture and possibly a shift in method.