Crop residue use cuts soil erosion in half
A conservation tillage guide notes that at least 3000 lb per acre of crop residue protects cropland from wind and water erosion. Contouring and terracing help, and 50,000 Iowa farmers use some conservation tillage. Special machines aid tillage but are not a cure-all. improper furrows can worsen erosion. Contact your local SCS office for county specifics.
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Contacting the Right Agency for Conservation Problems
An Iowa guidance piece lists six agencies with conservation roles and explains which to contact for soil erosion and related issues. It emphasizes starting with the county soil conservation district as the logical first inquiry and describes how other agencies differ in scope and funding.
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