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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Crop residue Crop residue The term 'Crop residue ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' That portion of a plant, such as a corn stalk, left in the field after harvest. Crop residues are measured for farmers who use conservation tillage to implement their conservation plans to meet conservation compliance requirements. These farmers are required to maintain a minimum level of crop residue to be in compliance. Under revisions to the conservation compliance program in the FAIR Act of 1996, farmers are allowed to use third parties, certified by USDA, to measure levels of crop residue'. Previous 5 Terms: Crop insurance Crop irrigation requirement Crop Moisture Index Crop reports Crop residue Next 5 Terms: Crop Revenue Coverage (CRC) Crop root zone Crop rotation Crop rotation Crop scouting About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.