After the derecho passed through Iowa in early August, many farmers have been left with unharvestable fields. These fields may require additional management to prepare the soil for another crop next season. In this video, Dr. Matt Darr reviews the results of four tillage options five days after tillage, and the benefits of each tool to help you choose which option is right for your operation this fall.
Check out this blog post with ISU Digital Ag and ISU Extension for more information on choosing the right tillage tool for your downed corn this fall.
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