Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-13-2002
Abstract
It is a good time to measure crop residue, or the stems and stalks remaining from last year's crop. Crop residue provides a very important cover for the soil during this time of year, shielding soil particles from heavy rainfalls and erosion until crops can produce a protective canopy.
Copyright Owner
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2002
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Al-Kaisi, Mahdi; Hanna, H. Mark; and Tidman, Michael J., "Methods for measuring crop residue" (2002). Integrated Crop Management News. 1804.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/cropnews/1804
Included in
Agricultural Science Commons, Agriculture Commons, Agronomy and Crop Sciences Commons, Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering Commons
Disclaimer
The Iowa State University Digital Repository provides access to Integrated Crop Management News for historical purposes only. Users are hereby notified that the content may be inaccurate, out of date, incomplete and/or may not meet the needs and requirements of the user. Users should make their own assessment of the information and whether it is suitable for their intended purpose. For current information on integrated crop management from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, please visit https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/.
