Study on crop residue coverage in the state of Iowa and its importance in regional water supply

• Published in: The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science
• Main Author: Mohammad Rafayet Hossain
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2020
• Subjects: Residue; Tillage; Watershed; Nutrient; Sustainability; Geodesy; QB275-343; South Fork; Beaver Creek
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrs.2019.01.002; https://doaj.org/article/39b87b72845948a49fec365854f539e1

Transfer of nutrients and other toxic chemicals from agricultural fields to ground and surface water sources have become a major concern for regional planners in the State of Iowa. It depends on the strength of soil, residue coverage, terrain condition, and annual rainfall. South Fork portion of the...