After harvest we begin getting ready for next years crop. First...fertilizer and/or lime is applied. Second...we start the primary tillage operations.
We go as deep as we can to loosen the soil, but the fresh crop residue is an increasing problem. The new genetics in the seeds keep the plant healthier longer so the stalks are tougher when we try to do tillage!
This photo shows a primary tillage operation
which we used do after harvest. With this v-ripper and 400
horsepower tractor we would loosen the soil to a depth of about 16 to 18 inches. This implement could not handle the increasing amount of crop residue.
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