120 Progressive Agriculture 



spring until late in the fall in such a way as to 

 economize this limited amount of rainfall and 

 utilize it to the highest possible degree. 



When you fully realize, as you will by the 

 persistent use of the auger, that the surplus 

 moisture of this year should and can be carefully 

 retained in the soil for next years' crop and by 

 retaining more moisture in the soil at all times, 

 you promote a life like condition of the soil, a 

 condition you will soon learn to appreciate as it 

 helps to prevent blowing and increases the avail- 

 able fertility, all of which helps to increase your 

 yields. 



NOTE It must be remembered that the auger test is not an accurate one. 

 Sometimes a soil which apparently contains but little moisture may have 

 considerable, depending upon the texture of the soil. The auger will, however, 

 give accurate information in comparing soils of the same type, and noting 

 general moisture conditions. 



