Cyril G. (Cyril George) Hopkins

Cyril G. (Cyril George) Hopkins
Cyril George Hopkins (1866–1919) was an American agronomist and writer known for his work in soil fertility and agricultural science. He was a professor at the University of Illinois, where he led significant research on soil productivity and crop yields. Hopkins authored "Soil Fertility and Permanent Agriculture" (1910), which emphasized sustainable farming practices through the proper management of soil nutrients. His work laid the foundation for modern soil science, advocating for balanced fertilization and long-term agricultural productivity.

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PERCY took a lesson in turning the cream separator and after dinner Mrs. Thornton assured him that she and her sister were greatly disappointed that they had not been permitted to hear the discussion concerning the use of science on the farm. "We have never forsaken our belief that these old farms can again be made to yield bountiful crops," she said, "as ours did for so many years under... more...

CHAPTER I IT IS an old saying that "any fool can farm," and this was almost the truth when farming consisted chiefly in reducing the fertility of new, rich land secured at practically no cost from a generous Government. But to restore depleted soils to high productive power in economic systems is no fool's job, for it requires mental as well as muscular energy; and no apologies should be... more...