Show ROTTED MANURE PREFERABLE Its Mechanical Condition Is Improved by Organic Matter Being Broken Down Manure loses much of or its plant food In n the process of rotting Its mechanical ical leal condition however Is much improved Im- Im proved ed because there Is a great grent deal jj oP f the coarse organic matter broken own down Much of this will be lost through decay and the percentage of mineral plant food remaining may be greater ton of l In hi the per manure rotted rotted rot rot- ted than In the fresh condition These ThE facts farts male make rotted manure preferable for truck crops where quick results result'S are desired and where a large amount of manure Is used ba bays S F. F L r. Duley of or orthe the University of Missouri college C of II Too heavy applications of fresh manure may often otten burn plants especially during dry seasons The coarse organic material keeps the thes s soil n open and reduces Its capacity to retain moisture now However ever there Is too much loss of plant food In rotting and It Is advisable to apply manure as soon as possible |