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100 1 _aAgee, Alva,
_d1858-1943
245 1 0 _aCrops and Methods for Soil Improvement
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-02
508 _aProduced by Steven Giacomelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
520 _a"Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement" by Alva Agee is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on practical agricultural methods for enhancing soil productivity, primarily aimed at farmers seeking to improve their land's fertility. The book covers various aspects of soil management, including crop selection, techniques for soil amendment, and the significance of organic matter in maintaining healthy soil. The opening of the text introduces the fundamental principles of soil improvement, emphasizing the importance of understanding the natural fertility of the land. Agee discusses key concepts such as the necessity of drainage, the role of lime in ameliorating soil acidity, and the benefits of crop rotation. Notably, the text highlights the relationship between plant health and soil conditions, laying the groundwork for subsequent chapters that delve deeper into specific crops, their interactions with soil, and methods for enhancing their growth and nutrient value. Through a practical lens, Agee aims to empower farmers by providing them with accessible knowledge to enhance their agricultural practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSoils
653 _aFertilizers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23682
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