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Why should farmers be concerned with residue management?<\/b>\u00a0 Over the last several decades, corn, soy beans and wheat genetics have been tremendously improved.\u00a0 With these improvements, farmers have experienced higher yields, but have also experienced a residual effect \u2013 a greater delay in the decomposition process.<\/p>\n
So, why do farmers need crop residue to decompose rapidly?<\/b>\u00a0 The consensus among farmers over the last several decades is that residue is breaking down more and more slowly which is causing them even more problems.\u00a0 These problems include: poor seed placement and residue becoming entangled in tillage and planting equipment.\u00a0 The problems farmers are experiencing can be attributed to the high levels of lignin (cellulose) found in the new varieties of corn, soy beans and wheat which have become highly resistant to weathering decomposition.\u00a0 Because of these problems, farmers are seeking ways to accelerate the decomposition process.<\/p>\n
How are Monty\u2019s Plant Food products making a difference in sustainable agriculture?<\/b>\u00a0 Since 1997, Monty\u2019s Plant Food Company has been at the forefront of working with farmers to provide solutions that not only address residue management, but also contribute to the overall health of the soil.\u00a0 Monty\u2019s products are specifically designed to enhance soil biology and promote the health of the plant through its root system.<\/p>\n