Corn: Growing, Judging, Breeding, Feeding, Marketing (1915)

By: Bowman, Melville Le Roy

Book Overview

Corn: Growing, Judging, Breeding, Feeding, Marketing is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of corn cultivation and utilization, written by Melville Le Roy Bowman and originally published in 1915. The book covers the history and evolution of corn cultivation, as well as the various types of corn and their characteristics. It also provides detailed information on how to grow corn, including soil preparation, planting, fertilization, and pest control. The book includes a section on judging corn, which covers the criteria used to evaluate corn quality, such as kernel size, color, and texture. It also provides guidance on breeding corn, including the selection of parent plants and the techniques used to create new varieties. In addition, the book covers the use of corn as animal feed and fuel, as well as its commercial marketing and processing. It discusses the various products that can be made from corn, such as cornmeal, corn syrup, and ethanol. Overall, Corn: Growing, Judging, Breeding, Feeding, Marketing is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in corn cultivation and utilization, whether for personal or commercial purposes.For The Farmer, Student And Teacher Of Agriculture A Textbook For Agricultural Colleges And High Schools.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166488357
• ISBN13: 9781166488352
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"