tillage

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He's not sure what the answer is, but he's confident that practices like cover cropping and reduced tillage make a difference.

From Salon

Type and frequency of disturbance through tillage determines how much added decomposition of soil organic matter occurs.

From Salon

The agreement allows use of shallow flooding, managed vegetation, gravel and tillage to contain and prevent dust emissions.

From Los Angeles Times

Reducing tillage in drought areas means that soil does not become as hot, and cover crops planted over the winter season can be a huge help.

From Salon

To burn less fuel, he’s considered skipping a tillage pass, a maneuver whereby a tractor manipulates soil to enhance crop growth.

From Seattle Times