What is (Crop) Residue Management?

Crop residues are materials left in an agricultural field after the crop has been harvested. These residues include stalks and stubble (stems), leaves, and seed pods. Good management of field residues can increase the efficiency of irrigation and control of erosion. This residue can be managed biologically through soil health practices such as no-till, strip-till and cover crops. Healthy soil will break down the residue and crops can be planted directly into the soil through the residue.

More information: https://mnsoilhealth.org/technical-information/

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The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition is a farmer-led, farmer run non-profit organization focused on reducing inputs and increasing profits through farmer-driven conservation and education. It is a membership organization. The members can support soil health and enjoy the benefits of networking. Additionally, they can be the source of change in soil management, attend field days for free, access the mentor network, the specialist list, the Healthy Soils forum, and receive the monthly newsletter and information on soil health events. The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition works to promote large-scale adoption of soil health practices, unite conservation organizations and develop a soil health community.

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