Roosevelt Standard | 1946-12-19 | Page 22 | Holiday Edition, Better Farming Methods-Higher Yields

j Better Farminilviithods - Higher Yields 7 5 . fV r ,v , , i ?'&sk T0A Good irrigation practices pay dividends in increased production and soil conservation. Upper left Leveling land is an important first step. Upper right Irrigation farmers should always have complete control of water to avoid waste and erosion. Permanent, improved structures like this turnout box arc essential. Lower left The farmer should also knjw how much water is being applied. The Parshall flume takes guesswork out of water measurement. Lower right The end product of a good irrigation system and j proper application of water is the crop. This irrigated pasture is one of many now providing more feed for livestock in this State.