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Hans Klopp

SDSU Extension Soil Health Field Specialist

605-882-5140

SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center
1910 W. Kemp Ave.
Watertown, SD 57201

Hans supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as the SDSU Extension Soil Health Field Specialist based in Watertown.

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Watertown Regional Center
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Corn residue resting in a partially harvested cornfield.

Consider Skipping Fall Tillage and Leaving Crop Residue in the Field

Leaving crop residue in the field and reducing or eliminating fall tillage can help dramatically improve soil health. Over time, these practices can increase soil organic matter, improve water-holding capacity, enhance infiltration, and reduce water loss through evaporation.

shovel with a clump of dirt with a green plant and root system

Learn more about soil health with SDSU Extension webinar series

September 10, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of webinars for farmers and ranchers interested in learning more about soil health.

Hands holding a clump of healthy soil from a no-till field.
Mar 03

Soil Health Hour

Join SDSU Extension experts to learn about soil health practices during this free webinar series on the first Wednesday of each month from October 7 through March 3 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.