The Grizzly Bear, Vol. 14

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Excerpt from The Grizzly Bear, Vol. 14: November, 1913Piles of manure dumped in the field with the idea of spreading later is objectionable, inasmuch as a great deal of the richness of the manure leaches into the soil directly beneath the pile, which leaves the poorest part of the manure to be spread over the remaining ground. A rank growth is forced where the piles were made, which is not liked by stock, and, being of forced growth, soon dies out as the heat of the summer increases. Manure should be spread as it accumulates, using a manure spreader, and usually a light application is as of much benefit as a heavy one. After the manure is spread, it should be plowed under shallow as soon as possible. At times when soil is too wet for hauling, the manure should be stored beneath the barn and removed later.Coarse rank manure is better adapted to clay soils as it improves the texture, makes the soil more porous, loose and mellow. It promotes conditions whereby sunshine, air and moisture will penetrate the soil, rendering plant growth more healthy and productive.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis 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.