No, good question thoughChopping silage removes all of the corn plant and ears and leaves the ground vulnerable to erosion unless cover crops are planted. Does the tenant chop silage?
Ask yourself this. Is residue organic? You have your answer.I’ve been told by a few “smart people” according to themthat tilling in stalks etc. does absolutely zero for building organic matter and that only roots in the soil (i.e.cover crops) or something else living/growing actually add true organic matter. Anybody got an opinion on that??
One of the best things you can do for a garden is till in all the leaves you rake off the yard, add in some old leftover big bale the cows didn't eat and stomped/crapped in, clean out the straw from the stalls, all plant material will improve the tilth of the soil.I’ve been told by a few “smart people” according to themthat tilling in stalks etc. does absolutely zero for building organic matter and that only roots in the soil (i.e.cover crops) or something else living/growing actually add true organic matter. Anybody got an opinion on that??
Iowa's topsoil is due mainly to the thatch of prairie building up and decaying on top of the ground.have been told by “experts” that residue on the top layer of soil is meaningless and growing roots are the only true thing that builds organic matter.