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High residue farming under irrigation: Strip-till
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High residue farming under irrigation: Strip-till

Andrew McGuire
Extension mimeo (Washington State University. Cooperative Extension), 036E, Washington State University Extension
09/2014
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https://hdl.handle.net/2376/5142
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Abstract

Conservation tillage--West (U.S.) Crop residues--Utilization--West (U.S.) Soil management--West (U.S.) Irrigation--West (U.S.)
Strip-tillage is a low-impact cultivation technique suited to irrigated land with a lot of residue from a previous crop. A strip-till system creates both clean-till and high-residue conditions in the same field, taking advantage of both systems while minimizing drawbacks. This publication discusses the benefits of this system, as well as equipment needed, general management concerns, and how to get started. A budget is also included to help growers determine the relative net cost of implementing this system.

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