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Rains Highlight Need for Erosion Control Measures
The article notes that crop residue mulch and plant cover protect soil by reducing erosion. Topsoil resists erosion while subsoil erodes quickly. recently built roads showed severe shoulder and ditch erosion. Suggestions include seeding denuded areas, stockpiling topsoil, and controlling runoff with guidance from the Soil & Water Conservation District and Soil Conservation Service.
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