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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1946
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Economics
Abstract
There is little question but that weather conditions are an important factor in the extreme variations of crop yields within the Great Plains area. Years of limited rainfall and extreme temperatures invariably result in greatly reduced yields of farm crops. Years of reasonably heavy precipitation well distributed over the year usually result in favorable crops. Weather factors occur in such a variety of combinations that it is extremely difficult definitely to determine the contribution of each factor toward crop production. A number of factors may enter to vary the benefits crops receive from a specified amount of precipitation. Intensity of storm, soil type, conditions of soil, topography, type and amount of vegetation covering all effect the amount of run-off and thus the percentage of precipitation that contributes to crop growth.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Field crops -- South Dakota
Precipitation (Meteorology) -- South Dakota
Description
Includes bibliographical references
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
58
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
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Recommended Citation
Pengra, Ray F., "Precipitation as a Basis for Estimating Crop Yields in Central South Dakota" (1946). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2104.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2104