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No-Till Farming Helps Capture Snow and Soil Water
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 13:01
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By using no-till farming practices farmers can increase their snow coverage in winter and “boost dryland crop productivity in the summer,” according to new research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist David Huggins conducted studies to determine how standing crop residues affect snow accumulation and soil water levels [...]
2012-09-04 12:58:47
Source: http://planetsave.com/2012/09/04/no-till-farming-helps-capture-snow-and-soil-water/
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