Skip to main content
Unpublished Paper
Evaluation of Three Tillage Systems under a Corn and Soybean Rotation
Iowa State Research Farm Progress Reports
  • Mark A. Licht, Iowa State University
  • Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Iowa State University
Farm
Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm
Publication Date
1-1-2003
Abstract

Soil productivity is one of the most important factors worldwide for agricultural production. Improving soil quality with the use of conservation tillage can preserve soil productivity. Tillage systems are used for many agricultural purposes ranging from weed control to the incorporation of crop residue and amendments, and ultimately are used to prepare a suitable seed bed for better seed germination. Conservation tillage conserves water, improves soil and water quality, lowers input costs, and reduces labor. Therefore, conservation tillage systems must be assessed and evaluated to control negative impacts on soil and water quality, while promoting soil productivity. The major objectives of the study are to evaluate the effect of tillage systems (strip tillage, chisel plow, and no-tillage) on soil quality indices and time of nitrogen application, and tillage systems on ground water quality and use efficiency.

Copyright Owner
Iowa State University
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Mark A. Licht and Mahdi Al-Kaisi. "Evaluation of Three Tillage Systems under a Corn and Soybean Rotation" (2003)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mark-licht/73/