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ProCrop 1999 |
MOISTURE CONSERVATION TODAY IS CROP TOMORROW
Snow catch from this years crop stubble could mean extra bushels of wheat in next years crop. Each inch of stubble could mean an additional 1/10, maybe up to 3/10, inch of stored soil moisture. Snow catch that is not wanted in wet years is a valuable resource in dry years. Each additional inch of stored soil moisture is an extra five bushels of wheat.
Consider retaining stubble whenever possible. Residue should be left upright as long as possible to maximize soil moisture availability.
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| Terry Gregoire, Area Extension Specialist/Cropping Systems NDSU Extension Service Box 477, Traynor Building Devils Lake, ND 58301-0477 |
Phone No.(701)662-7080 FAX (701) 662-1365 tgregoir@ndsuext.nodak.edu |
