Stubble Mulch Farming Benefits and Practice
An educational Q and A from the Cheyenne County SCS outlines stubble mulch farming as a year round residue management system to protect soil. It covers residues definitions advantages and disadvantages equipment and methods for keeping surface residue, seeding through heavy residue, and practical notes on wind and erosion control.
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SCS
Cheyenne County
Stubble Mulching Best Shelter Against Wind Erosion
Department of Agriculture agronomists favor stubble mulching as the simplest wind erosion control. Gene Solomon notes crop residues slow ground wind and cushion raindrop impact, aiding water erosion control. Emphasizes keeping residues on surface in fall, tall stubble more effective, and use of sweep machines to tilt stalks.
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Department of Agriculture Agronomists
Gene Solomon
SCS Agronomist
Solomon
FHA Loans For Farm Structures Now Open
Four percent interest loans are available through the Farmers Home Administration to construct or repair farm dwellings and essential farm service buildings. Security is a mortgage on the farm, may be subject to existing liens. Professional appraisal, engineering and legal assistance help develop plans and complete the loan. Once construction begins periodic inspections and disbursements follow.
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Farmers Home Administration
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