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Newer isn't always better

NaTasha Berns English 250 Rebecca Lee November 30, 2011. Newer isn't always better. Tillage is disruption of soil structure by a plow or some other mechanical device. Advantages. Loosens soil Aerate Helps kill weeds Helps mix in crop residue Drying of the soil. Disadvantages.

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Newer isn't always better

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  1. NaTasha Berns English 250 Rebecca Lee November 30, 2011 Newer isn't always better

  2. Tillage is disruption of soil structure by a plow or some other mechanical device

  3. Advantages • Loosens soil • Aerate • Helps kill weeds • Helps mix in crop residue • Drying of the soil

  4. Disadvantages • Loses nutrients and ability to hold water • Runoff is a lot higher • Erosion happens at a rapid pace due to the soils inability to hold water • Compact the soil • Reduce organic matter • Drying of the soil

  5. No Till

  6. Advantages • Prevents erosion • Increase water and organic matter • Less compaction • Save money • Less work and time needed • Reduce carbon gasses being released into the air

  7. Disadvantages • More weeds • Use of herbicides • Hold to much water • Attracts unwanted insects • Use of pesticides

  8. Questions?

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