Show fall plowing necessary in seed bed preparation gy dy J C Il extension agronomist this is the he time of year when wo we be bein begin in to think and plan for our next years cars crop what arn am I 1 going to grow how many acres anil and where on my farm am I 1 going to grow it are vital questions to answer this fall so that can go ahead and make preparations accordingly after the above questions have been answered then the question arises what hat else shall I 1 do this fall so that the land will give me the highest yield of good quality product next year the one important thing that should be done this fall is to plow the land fall plowing is important for a number of reasons if the land is plowed and left rough during the th winter a large area is exposed to the action of freezing and thawing this action not only pulverizes vc azes the ground thus making a better seedbed but it also releases largo large amounts of plant food thus enabling the plants that grow th there next season to make use of azre this is a added food supply and produce a better crop A good seedbed is a very important item in order to get a good even stand what is a good seedbed it is one that is fine and mellow yet firm one that retains e well the moisture that falls upon it A loose seedbed is one of the worst than can be used A firm fine seedbed means that the soil particles lie close together so that many of them touch each seed that is planted moisture rises more quickly and evenly where the soil parti particles cleG lie close together thus enabling the seed the better to get the moisture necessary for even and quick germination which means a better batter crop get your fall plowing done now before the ground freezes |