How to Manage Corn Residue This Fall for Better Planting Next Spring

Corn can leave behind 12,000–16,000 pounds of residue per acre, making residue management an important part of setting up the next crop for success. University of Minnesota agronomist Dr. Jeff Coulter explains how to manage corn residue after harvest, from combine distribution and tillage to protecting soil and ensuring a clean planting zone.

In this episode:

Why even residue distribution behind the combine matters

How residue affects soil moisture, erosion and soil warming

Why seed-to-residue contact can hurt emergence

Corn-on-corn residue and nitrogen management

Differences between conventional tillage, strip-till and no-till

When chopping residue helps—and when it can create problems

Considerations when removing or baling corn residue

Why residue management decisions made this fall can impact next spring’s planting

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