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Tag: tillage and residue management

Tillage and Residue Management

ground level view of young corn plants with layer of brown residue on soil between corn rows
Posted on September 25, 2025 (September 25, 2025) by Christine Brown

Reasons for Tillage There are many reasons to perform tillage for crop production in addition to increasing soil dry-down. Soil is also tilled for reasons such as: Herbicides have resulted in reduced need for tillage to control weeds, except in organic production systems. And the development of equipment capable of planting into crop residue ensures […]

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