Proper crop residue management is critical to maintaining good soil tilth. The correct residue and soil mixture enables air to infiltrate for quicker soil warm-up and faster, even and uniform plant emergence. Residue management also: Improves water retention and storage. Minimizes soil erosion and fertilizer runoff. Helps protect soil from compaction. Promotes early growth. The yield-till® system properly manages crop residue for: Improved soil tilth... Increased water infiltration and reduced runoff and erosion. Enhanced soil, water, air and nutrient availability to plant roots.