2009-06-152009-06-151978https://hdl.handle.net/10365/4862Residue management is a major factor affecting no-till cropping systems. Residue left standing may retain snow during the winter, thereby increasing stored plant available water at planting. North Dakota data showed a 3-fold increase in plant available water where 14 inch residue remained during the winter.North Dakota State UniversityTillageArticle