Crop Residue Management Guide
This Crop Residue Management Guide helps growers decide how to handle residue after harvest. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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The steps on this page
- Note previous crop and residue amount
- Check residue distribution from the combine
- Consider tillage or no-till options
- Plan for residue and soil warming
- Watch for disease carryover
- Plan nutrient needs next crop
- Note erosion risk on slopes
- Record the plan and results
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
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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