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Show 234 6421 4412 Woods- D A Yes sir. Q Now, that area on Elk ridge and in that section extending on some to the south from there, is that higher land? A Yes sir. Q And how about the precipitation there, more or less than farther west? A Well, the precipitation on the Elk ridge is more than it is west further or south. Q What would you say as to the acreage of land sus-ceptible of being successfully dry farmed in that region? THE SPECIAL MASTER: This man has not done any dry farming, has he? THE WITNESS: Yes, I have. THE SPECIAL MASTER: Bring that out, please, because he said he had been a cattle man all his life. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q In connection with your cattle do you keep in very close touch with the growing of grain and feed of various kinds on the lands in that section of the country? A Yes sir. Q And have you engaged in dry farming yourself? |