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Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual Convention of the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations (Classic Reprint): Held at Des Moines, Iowa, November 1-3, 1904 - Couverture souple

True, A. C.

 
9781528535083: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual Convention of the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations (Classic Reprint): Held at Des Moines, Iowa, November 1-3, 1904

Synopsis

A window into early 1900s agricultural science and policy, this official record summarizes the Eighteenth Annual Convention of American agricultural colleges and experiment stations, held in Des Moines in 1904.


The volume compiles proceedings, committee reports, and detailed discussions on teaching agriculture, seed testing, farm education, and the collaboration between land‑grant institutions and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It covers experiments in soil fertility, manure use, crop varieties, and the practical steps farmers could take to improve yields and efficiency.



  • How manure and artificial fertilizers affected crop yields and soil health.

  • The value of early sowing, variety testing, and selecting productive seeds.

  • Ideas on balancing teaching responsibilities with investigative research in agricultural stations.

  • Policy topics such as uniform fertilizer laws and cooperation between stations and government agencies.


Ideal for readers seeking historical context on agricultural research, policy, and rural education in the United States.

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