Which of the following was a 'new' farming method promoted to save the soil after 1935?
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Correct answer: Leaving crop residue such as stubble in the field after harvest
Leaving the stalks and roots of the previous year's crop in the field helped protect the surface from wind and held moisture in the ground. This was a direct reversal of the traditional practice of clearing the field completely.
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