Crop Production: Evolution, History, and Technology

Crop Production: Evolution, History, and Technology 

Author: C. Wayne Smith
ISBN: 9780471079729
Pages: 496
Format: 16 X 25
Binding: Hardback
Pub. Year: 1996

Description

This book deals with the agronomy of the eight major grain, fiber and oilseed row crops produced in the United States: Corn, Wheat, Grain Sorghum, Barley, Rice, Cotton, Soybeans, and Peanuts. For each crop, Dr. Smith presents a structured discussion of: the types of cultivars, the history of the crop, its uses and processing, a detailed discussion of how to plant and grow the crop, the pests and problems involved, and the harvesting, grading and marketing practices.

Contents

Corn.

Wheat.

Grain Sorghum.

Barley.

Rice.

Cotton.

Soybean.

Peanut.

Index.