Typical percents of residue cover remaining are listed in the table. The percentages do not take into account variables such as the condition of the residue, speed and soil type.
Starting residue cover (percent) |
Remaining non-fragile* residue cover (percent) |
Remaining fragile** residue cover (percent) |
|
with 2-in. x 14-in. shovel |
with 3-in. x 24-in. shovel |
with 4-in. x 24-in. shovel |
with 2-in. x 14-in. shovel |
with 3-in. x 24-in. shovel |
with 4-in. x 24-in. shovel |
100 |
65 |
55 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
90 |
55 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
30 |
80 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
30 |
28 |
70 |
45 |
38 |
35 |
30 |
28 |
25 |
60 |
40 |
33 |
30 |
27 |
25 |
20 |
50 |
32 |
27 |
25 |
22 |
20 |
17 |
40 |
25 |
22 |
20 |
18 |
15 |
14 |
*Non-fragile residue includes crops like corn, sorghum, wheat (more than 45 bu).
**Fragile residue includes crops like soybeans, edible beans, peas, wheat (under 45 bu), sunflower, peanuts, cotton.