2013
Evaluation of vertical tillage tools for residue management, manure incorporation and seeding cover crops
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Soil healthTillage
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Tim Harrigan, Michigan State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Michigan State University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

Advances in equipment, seed technology and seed genetics have facilitated the transition to no-till and low-disturbance corn and soybean production in recent years. Despite these technological and agronomic advances, growers are concerned about an emerging problem - excessive corn residue that is slow to breakdown and decompose. Vertical tillage tools fracture and loosen the top 2-3 inches of soil, level wheel tracks, improve infiltration and reduce runoff, but there is a need to develop guidelines and recommendations for managing high-yielding corn residue with vertical tillage. Growers are also concerned about soil quality, minimizing soil compaction and managing their cropping program...

Unique Keywords:
#soil and tillage management
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