Straw residue helps keep nitrogen on the farm

Monday, June 14, 2010 - 11:02 in Earth & Climate

When raising corn, straw left in the field after grain harvesting, along with legume cover crops reduces nitrogen leaching into waterways, but may lower economic return, according to research...

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