{"id":25432,"date":"2025-04-23T19:48:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prograin.ca\/ca\/?p=25432"},"modified":"2025-04-24T13:43:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:43:47","slug":"corn-residue-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prograin.ca\/ca\/en\/2025\/04\/23\/corn-residue-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Corn Residue Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Good residue management can make the difference between the success or failure of your spring plantings! Whether you use till or no-till , this article will explain how to properly manage your corn stubble for your next soybean crop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No-till<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no tillage in no-till. The corn residue is left on the soil surface rather than buried. All you have to do is distribute it evenly over the field to foster uniform planting<\/a> and a well-warmed soil in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to distribute the residue is to have the right tool on your combine. Your best choice here is a straw chopper\/spreader. It is also important to operate the machinery at a constant speed. This will prevent varying layers of soil thickness from forming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In no-till, the stubble dries out much faster; also, it is easier to cut if it isn\u2019t flattened. Double wheels and the right settings on your combine are therefore crucial. As well, opt for grain carts positioned at the end of the field whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before implementing a zero-till system, we recommend that you start by evaluating your soil\u2019s health (pH, structure, stability, drainage).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n