ABSTRACT
This book describes concepts, value judgments and background information on the expanding conservation tillage practices in the United States and provides a technical appraisal of the state of the art. Still, much remains to be learned about the agronomic, agricultural engineering and environmental parameters; and it is hoped that the inormation herein presented will stimulate further research toward a more integrated apporach to conversation tillage practices.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|120 pages
Historical, Equipment Development, Crop Management, and Soil Systems
part 2|33 pages
Control of Weeds, Insects, and Plant Diseases
part 3|59 pages
The Economics and Energy Requirements for Selected Conservation Tillage Crop Systems
part 4|156 pages
Conservation Tillage: Environmental, Public Policy, and Sociological Considerations