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Marty Schmer - USDA Research Agronomist

Figure 1. Corn stalk residue with downed ears, baled and ready to use. (Photo by Jenny Rees)

December 7, 2017

Corn Stover Removal: Nutrient Value of Stover and Impacts on Soil Properties

By Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator, Marty Schmer - USDA Research Agronomist, Charles Wortmann - Emeritus Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist

cropwatch graphic

December 7, 2017

Amelioration Strategies after Corn Residue Removal

By Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator, Marty Schmer - USDA Research Agronomist, Charles Wortmann - Emeritus Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist

Figure 1. Based corn stalk residue.

December 8, 2017

Crop Residue Removal: Impacts on Yield

By Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator, Marty Schmer - USDA Research Agronomist, Charles Wortmann - Emeritus Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist

Aerial view of field

October 25, 2021

More Diverse Crop Rotations Improve Yield, Yield Stability and Soil Health

By Susan E. Wagner - USDA ARS Biological Science Lab Technician, Virginia Jin - USDA ARS Research Soil Scientist, Marty Schmer - USDA Research Agronomist