Corn Stalks to Clover: Connecting Crop Residue and Soil Health

Crop residue is no waste--when left on a field, it's a great way to boost soil microbial activity and provide nutrients for the next crop. 

Listen in as Dr. Jeanette Norton, a soil microbiologist at Utah State University, explains the benefits of leaving crop residue on the soil, the role of microbes in the soil food web, and the benefits of different residue types for supplying nutrients. 

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