06 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
1
This article discusses dry farming definitions focusing on accumulation and conservation of moisture. It analyzes mulch use, soil penetration, crust formation, wind erosion, and deep plowing as key factors under varied precipitation, highlighting practical challenges and methods to improve moisture retention.
A veteran dry farmer argues that surface mulch from deep plowing and mulching prevents subsoil evaporation. He rejects capillary rise from subsoil to seed bed, claiming topsoil acts as mulch and that fallowing before planting improves soil health and yields in dry farming systems.
A fragment discusses deep plowing to 10 12 inches to avoid crusting and drought impact. Shallow plowing leaves a 1 2 inch crust, reducing moisture for crops. Packing increases conductivity but lowers water holding capacity, hastening drying after weeks of drought.
The text explains dry farming by storing rain in the soil and keeping it available. It emphasizes deep plowing to form a subsoil reservoir, surface stirring to retain moisture, and avoiding rapid moisture loss through proper mulch timing and avoidance of crusts. It discusses practical experiences with potatoes and cotton.
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