Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Soil, Water, and Crop Management on Newly Irrigated Lands in the Dakotas
The development farm system used in the irri gated west has played a key role in the irrigation research activities in the Dakotas. These farms are established and developed as pilot units in ad vance of irrigation development. The us. Bureau of Reclamation provides the land, develops the farm unit with the necessary buildings and fences, installs the irrigation system, and supervises the operation of the farm. However, the farms are leased to private operators under terms somewhat similar to the usual landlord-tenant agreement. A maximum of 25 percent of the area can be used by research agencies.
Each farm is located on a soil that is representa tive of a considerable area in the project. The climate is also taken into consideration when choosing a farm. Water is pumped to the farms from nearby rivers.
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