Advances in equipment, seed technology and seed genetics have facilitated the transition to no-till and low-disturbance corn and soybean production in recent years. Despite these technological and agronomic advances, growers are concerned about an emerging problem - excessive corn residue that is slow to breakdown and decompose. Vertical tillage tools fracture and loosen the top 2-3 inches of soil, level wheel tracks, improve infiltration and reduce runoff, but there is a need to develop guidelines and recommendations for managing high-yielding corn residue with vertical tillage. Growers are also concerned about soil quality, minimizing soil compaction and managing their cropping program...