The Reliability of Past Rural Assessments in Morton County, North Dakota, Measured by Soil Productivity Ratings

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Soil Science Society of America JournalVolume 2, Issue C p. 495-498 Article The Reliability of Past Rural Assessments in Morton County, North Dakota, Measured by Soil Productivity Ratings† Edward H. Tyner, Edward H. TynerSearch for more papers by this authorHarry A. Steele, Harry A. Steele Professor of Soils, North Dakota Agricultural College, Fargo, North Dakota; and Regional Supervisor, Land Utilization Division Region VII, Farm Security Administration, Lincoln, Nebraska, respectively.Search for more papers by this author Edward H. Tyner, Edward H. TynerSearch for more papers by this authorHarry A. Steele, Harry A. Steele Professor of Soils, North Dakota Agricultural College, Fargo, North Dakota; and Regional Supervisor, Land Utilization Division Region VII, Farm Security Administration, Lincoln, Nebraska, respectively.Search for more papers by this author First published: 01 January 1938 https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj1938.036159950002000C0078x ‡ As set forth by the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, the term “productivity rating” refers to the ratio of the average yield of a specific crop on a particular soil type as compared to a national standard yield which carries a rating of 100; e.g., the standard yield for wheat on a national basis is twenty-five bushels per acre. As used in this paper, the concept of the term “soil productivity rating” differs from that set up by the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils in that no specific crop is considered in setting up the productivity rating; and in that the ratings given the various soil types apply only to the soils of the county in question; and in that the influence of factors such as distance to market and water on net income derived from lands of varying quality are considered. In other words, the concept of “productivity rating” as used in this paper refers to the productivity as measured by potential net income per acre. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume2, IssueC1938Pages 495-498 RelatedInformation