Crop Field Wind Erosion Assessment
This Crop Field Wind Erosion Assessment helps growers assess wind erosion risk in fields. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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What is on this checklist
- Field name and soil type
- Residue cover on the surface
- Field length along wind direction
- Soil crust and moisture
- Presence of windbreaks
- Tillage practices used
- Signs of blowing soil
- Practices to add
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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