Product Description

The farmers role is to conduct the symphony of plants and soil. In this book, learn how to coax the most out of your plants by providing the best soil and removing all yield-limiting factors. Schriefer is best known for his "systems" approach to tillage and soil fertility, which is detailed here. Managing soil aeration, water, and residue decay are covered, as well as ridge planting systems, guidelines for cultivating row crops, and managing soil fertility. Develop your own soil fertility system for long-term productivity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1275216 in Books
• Published on: 2000-01-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 274 pages

About the Author
Donald Schriefer passed from this life in 1998. This reprint of his first book now qualifies as modern classic of ecological agriculture. One of America's first "environmental agronomists," he is best known for his consulting work on behalf of many of the country's largest, most successful farmers. His innovation in tillage systems, foliar feeding of crops, and soil fertility management earned him the respect of both conventional and ecological farmers. He contributed frequently to agricultural publications and was well known for his lectures and seminars. His other books include From the Soil Up and Tillage in Transition.

Customer Reviews

A fresh and sincere approach to agriculture
This book offers a good, systematic approach for farmers, that allows you to understand what constitues a "good" and fertile soil for growing crops. I myself am just a free- time gardener, and although the book is mostly about large operations of tens or hundreds of acres, there`s still a lot of info here that I can use on my own small plot.
Schriefer`s attitude is perhaps the best thing in this book. He seems to be genuinely concerned about the decline of farming and farmland. The book is not about organic farming, however, so there`s a lot of info on using artificial fertilizers.