CT tillage growth eyed as 1983 acres rise forecast
RC D and River Country RC&D report 1980 to 1983 CT adoption shows 9 10 percent yearly growth in conservation tillage and 12 13 percent in planted acres. 1980 116000 acres rising to 172000 expected in 1983, indicating more land moving to CT each year. Readiness questions guide selecting CT systems to suit soils and management. CT promises time savings fewer field trips lower costs fuel and machinery plus reduced soil erosion.
Can Soil Erosion Be Outlawed In Minnesota And Beyond
Clifton Halsey of the University of Minnesota explains erosion limits in Iowa and Minnesota. He notes Iowa uses 2 to 5 tons per acre annually as a guideline, while Minnesota counties seek zoning-based controls. He describes soil loss tolerance levels as the maximum erosion rate that preserves long term productivity, with deeper, productive soils valued at about 5 tons per acre per year.
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Clifton Halsey
University of Minnesota
Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa
Minnesota
Fillmore County
Halsey
SCS
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Rc&d
River Country Rc&d
St. Paul, Minn
Wisconsin