Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-18-2012
Abstract
Recent rain brings another challenge for farmers, especially in fields conventionally tilled last fall or early this spring. In addition to potential soil erosion and damages to soil structure rainfall can cause, there are after effects of the rain when the soil surface starts to dry. The potential problem is soil crust. Soil crust is a product of a weak soil structure and the absence of residue or cover crop to protect soil surface from the intensity of rainfall.
Copyright Owner
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2012
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Al-Kaisi, Mahdi and Hanna, H. Mark, "Pay Attention to Soil Crusting After Heavy Rain Events" (2012). Integrated Crop Management News. 179.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/cropnews/179
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Agricultural Science Commons, Agriculture Commons, Agronomy and Crop Sciences Commons, Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering Commons, Soil Science Commons
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