Download or read book The Economical Irrigation of Alfalfa in Sacramento Valley Classic Reprint written by Samuel Hume Beckett and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-09-08 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Economical Irrigation of Alfalfa in Sacramento Valley The total depths of 30, 36, 48, and 60 inches were given in indi vidual applications of inches, 9 inches, 12 inches, and 15 inches, respectively. In 1910, 1912, and 1913, following winters of low rain fall, the first irrigations were given immediately after the first cuttings, but in 1911, 1914, and 1915, following relatively wet winters, irrigation began after the second cutting. All of the plats were large enough to represent normal field practice, so the work should be classed as field experiments rather than laboratory experiments. Irrigation water was supplied from a pumping plant On the tract delivering approximately cubic foot per second. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Investigations of the Economical Duty of Water for Alfalfa in Sacramento Valley California 1910 1915 written by Frank Adams and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The economical Irrigation of alfalfa in Sacramento Valley Beckett S amuel H ume and R alph D Robertson written by Samuel Hume Beckett and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Economical Irrigation of Alfalfa in Sacramento Valley by S H Beckett and R D Rabertson written by S. H. Beckett and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Irrigation of the Sacramento Valley Classic Reprint written by Joseph Barlow Lippincott and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-12-23 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Irrigation of the Sacramento Valley The report contains a review of Water Supply and Irrigation Papers Nos. 45 and 85 (water Storage on Cache Creek and Storage Reservoirs in Stony Creek, respectively). About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Irrigation of Alfalfa in Imperial Valley Classic Reprint written by Walter Eugene Packard and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Irrigation of Alfalfa in Imperial Valley Seeding - Alfalfa can be satisfactorily broadcasted or seeded with a drill. Experiments have so far indicated that drilling is the prefer able practice, if the seed is not planted too deeply (not deeper than one-half inch in heavy soils, or one and one-half inches in light soil). Some remove the seed tubes from behind the drill discs in order to pre vent this deep seeding, especially where the land is to be irrigated immediately after planting. October is considered the best month for planting, although alfalfa can be successfully sown at almost any time between October 1 and April 15. The heavy content of silt in the irrigation water during periods in the fall is the greatest Objection to fall planting, while the heavy Winds often cause much trouble in the Spring. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Irrigation in the Sacramento Valley California Classic Reprint written by Samuel Fortier and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Irrigation in the Sacramento Valley, California In making a study of the irrigation conditions and possibilities of a drainage basin nearly one-half as large as the State of Illinois, it was found impossible to cover the entire area in a thorough man ner. Besides, such a course did not seem necessary. It was thought possible to present with a fair degree of accuracy conditions as they exist throughout the entire area by making detailed studies of a few representative localities and examining in a more general way the remainder of the territory. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Economic Analysis of Alfalfa Yield Responses to Phosphate Fertilizer at Three Locations in the West Classic Reprint written by James Leo Pascal and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Economic Analysis of Alfalfa Yield Responses to Phosphate Fertilizer at Three Locations in the West The question of the most profitableirate of fertilizer to use on irrigated fields is becoming increasingly important, Both experimental results and farmers' experiences indicate a good response from.fertilizer_in many areas where water for irrigation is adequateo These findings are reflected in the increased_use of fertilizer in the irrigated'west, From.l9h3 to 1950, for ex ample, consumption of nitrogen and phosphate in western States increased threefolde g/' As more fertilizer is used it will become a larger and larger item in cost of production of crops and there fore of greater consequence to farmerso Farmers who use fertilizer for the first time and those who have used it for some time will be increasingly concerned with its efficient use. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Alfalfa Farming in America Classic Reprint written by Joseph E. Wing and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Alfalfa Farming in America At that time no one knew anything about soil in'oc ulation and the behavior of alfalfa was a profound mystery. It now occurs to the writer to explain the curious behavior of the alfalfa in this manner: up the canyon a mile or two was an established alfalfa field, not a good stand, but thrifty. When this field was irrigated the surplus water flowed on down to the lower field and went over that. It seems clear now that in this manner the bacteria were intro duced from the established field to the new one. As long as the writer had connection with this ranch, some twelve years, this field continued to produce heavy mom of alfalfa, though not so wonderfully rank as the earlier growths. Doubtless the excessive irrigation leached away some fertility, and the con tinual removal of hay without returning any manure or fertilizer told, even on that very deep and per vious soil. However, the last crops that the writer remembers growing on this field could hardly have been less than 5 tons to the acre. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Download or read book Irrigation and Drainage Engineering written by Peter Waller and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 747 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook focuses specifically on the combined topics of irrigation and drainage engineering. It emphasizes both basic concepts and practical applications of the latest technologies available. The design of irrigation, pumping, and drainage systems using Excel and Visual Basic for Applications programs are explained for both graduate and undergraduate students and practicing engineers. The book emphasizes environmental protection, economics, and engineering design processes. It includes detailed chapters on irrigation economics, soils, reference evapotranspiration, crop evapotranspiration, pipe flow, pumps, open-channel flow, groundwater, center pivots, turf and landscape, drip, orchards, wheel lines, hand lines, surfaces, greenhouse hydroponics, soil water movement, drainage systems design, drainage and wetlands contaminant fate and transport. It contains summaries, homework problems, and color photos. The book draws from the fields of fluid mechanics, soil physics, hydrology, soil chemistry, economics, and plant sciences to present a broad interdisciplinary view of the fundamental concepts in irrigation and drainage systems design.

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Download or read book A Framework for Assessing Effects of the Food System written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How we produce and consume food has a bigger impact on Americans' well-being than any other human activity. The food industry is the largest sector of our economy; food touches everything from our health to the environment, climate change, economic inequality, and the federal budget. From the earliest developments of agriculture, a major goal has been to attain sufficient foods that provide the energy and the nutrients needed for a healthy, active life. Over time, food production, processing, marketing, and consumption have evolved and become highly complex. The challenges of improving the food system in the 21st century will require systemic approaches that take full account of social, economic, ecological, and evolutionary factors. Policy or business interventions involving a segment of the food system often have consequences beyond the original issue the intervention was meant to address. A Framework for Assessing Effects of the Food System develops an analytical framework for assessing effects associated with the ways in which food is grown, processed, distributed, marketed, retailed, and consumed in the United States. The framework will allow users to recognize effects across the full food system, consider all domains and dimensions of effects, account for systems dynamics and complexities, and choose appropriate methods for analysis. This report provides example applications of the framework based on complex questions that are currently under debate: consumption of a healthy and safe diet, food security, animal welfare, and preserving the environment and its resources. A Framework for Assessing Effects of the Food System describes the U.S. food system and provides a brief history of its evolution into the current system. This report identifies some of the real and potential implications of the current system in terms of its health, environmental, and socioeconomic effects along with a sense for the complexities of the system, potential metrics, and some of the data needs that are required to assess the effects. The overview of the food system and the framework described in this report will be an essential resource for decision makers, researchers, and others to examine the possible impacts of alternative policies or agricultural or food processing practices.

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