G81-544 Residue Management for Soil Erosion Control

Authors

Elbert C. Dickey, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
David P. Shelton, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Paul J. Jasa, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1981

Comments

© 1981, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide discusses how crop residue can be used to control soil erosion.

Crop residue is increasingly being used as a major tool to reduce the loss of one of Nebraska's most valuable resources--its topsoil. Soil erosion and the subsequent sedimentation have been identified as major water quality problems in the state. Residue reduces soil erosion caused by both wind and water. However, this NebGuide deals mainly with soil erosion caused by water since it accounts for 80 percent of Nebraska's soil loss.