June 18, 2021
Crop residue prevents soil erosion, protects water quality, improves soil tilth and adds organic matter to the soil as it decomposes. When soil is left undisturbed, microbial activity increases, helping build soil structure and improving soil health. No-till helps form root channels and other near-surface voids that increase water infiltration. It also helps sequester additional carbon in the soil.
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