Harvesting 



DIGGING 



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Two processes may be included under digging : namely, 

 "lifting" and "pulling." The lifting is done by means 

 of some sort of implement especially made for the pur- 

 pose. The ordinary plow can be used, but it is very 



FIG. 23. Two-blade riding beet lifter. 



wasteful of power and it causes considerable damage to 

 the beets. 



One type of lifter is made on the plan of a subsoil plow 

 with a single point that is pulled along the beet row to 

 break the beets loose from the soil. It also raises them 

 slightly. This is the simplest kind of implement. It is 

 cheap and effective, but has to be operated by hand, and 

 the operator walks. 



A type of lifter that is probably in greater use con- 



