Evaluating zone tillage for sugar beet production in Southern Alberta
Dunn, R.; D. Werk, J. Casson, L. Papwork, D. Mikalson, P. Regitnig and G. Nikles. 2007.
Abstract
Southern Alberta farmers wage an ongoing battle to prevent soil degradation in the
production of high revenue but low residue irrigated row-crops like potatoes, beans
and sugar beets. For sugar beets, one of the most vulnerable periods is just after
planting when winds can erode uncovered soil and severely damage emerged
seedlings. Reduced tillage during seedbed preparation has contributed to
improved wind erosion control for sugar beet production in recent years.
