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Tillage, Traits, Nitrogen Don't Affect Corn Residue Breakdown

Corn residue breakdown is a top concern among many farmers and it's widely believed that tillage, traits and nitrogen applications impact the speed at which it decomposes. Recent research from Iowa State University suggests otherwise.
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[Podcast] Managing Strip-Till Residue for Maximum Corn-on-Corn Yields

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Thurston Mfg., we welcome Illinois farmer Cade Bushnell to share his method for not only managing heavy corn residue, but putting it to work as part of a systematic approach to developing a productive strip-till system.
In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Thurston Mfg., we welcome Illinois farmer Cade Bushnell to share his method for not only managing heavy corn residue, but putting it to work as part of a systematic approach to developing a productive strip-till system.
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How to Manage the Breakdown of Corn Residue - Doug Miller - NSTC 2015 - MP3 Download

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Undecayed corn stalks and other plant residue can lead to disease and insect infestations, soils slow to warm in the spring, volunteer corn and challenges for planting equipment and seedling emergence. And while residue provides protection to soils, it’s a source of valuable nutrients to the following crop when released properly.

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