Stubble assessment for erosion control
With proper management, stubble will help to prevent soil erosion during the critical fallow period.
Publisher: Department of Land and Water Conservation
Cost: Free
Language: English
File: PDF 1.26 MB / Pages 0
Name: stubble-assessment-for-erosion-control.pdf
Stubble is the straw residue remaining on the surface of the soil following harvest of a grain crop. It includes standing straw and that discharged by the harvester. Soil losses due to water and wind erosion are significantly reduced where a sufficient cover of stubble is maintained.