Irrigating Crop Means More Than Just Adding Water
J E Peshek Area Engineer explains irrigation as a soil and water management system. He covers soil surveys, effective depth, infiltration rates, avoidable erosion, sprinkler and gravity methods, and timing to prevent over or under irrigation for maximum crop production.
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J. E. Peshek
Goodyear To Continue Its Soil Awards
Goodyear Tire plans to extend its soil conservation awards program for a tenth year. Akron firm will run the national contest through NASCD at its annual meeting in St Louis. Grand prize is a trip to Wigwam Arizona with bronze plaques across regional NASCD meetings.
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Akron
Ohio
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
St Louis
H. Settle
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Akron Rubber Firm
Arizona
Crop Rotation and Fertility for Better Yields
The text urges increasing fertility to boost crop yields. It recommends proper crop rotation, use of manure and commercial fertilizer, and growing more than one crop to spread irrigation. It compares land to a bank account, warning of depletion without replacement and greater return on investment.
Venezuelan superhighway costs five million dollars per mile
A Caracas to distant points roadway in Venezuela is described as one of the world’s most expensive highways. The project reportedly cost five million dollars per mile to build, highlighting its immense scale and investment.
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Altractive
Walter Millers
Caracas
Venezuela
Telegraph Want Ads Get Results
Classified notices in the Telegraph highlight how want ads produce results for buyers and sellers. Readers are urged to use brief, clear listings to reach a wide audience and secure quick responses.
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