"Do You Really Want to Remove Crop Residue?" by Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
 

Document Type

Fact Sheet

Series No.

655

Description

Most farmers would probably prefer to leave corn stalks or small-grain stubble in the fields after harvest. That's the best way to trap winter moisture and prevent wind erosion, provide a little cover and food for wildlife, save some plant nutrients, and improve soil tilth for the next crop.

Publication Date

1976

Format

application/pdf

Publisher

South Dakota State University

Rights

South Dakota State University

Comments

This item was digitized with the support from Project CERES, a collaboration between USAIN, AgNIC, and the Center for Research Libraries.

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