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Posted by Roger on October 06, 2003 at 18:06:04 from (63.234.222.1):
In Reply to: Can Someone Tell Me Why posted by Allan on October 06, 2003 at 03:21:06:
I have looked through all the postings and I don't think your question has been anwsered. Two Way or Spinner plows were used for Flood Irrigation. Plowing the furrows all the same way eliminated dead furrows where water could stand. This helped to keep the field flat and not cause "pooling" the irrigation water. There used to be a lot of two way or spinner plows in western Kansas. Two things happened - pivot irrigation systems became popular (level ground was not as important). And moisture saving implements like "Blade" or "Sweep" plows were used. I am sure when they stopped using two way plows them they moved out to other areas because they were cheap.
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