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In some cropping systems, physical, chemical, or biological soil disturbance is an inevitable consequence of crop production (Schjønning et al., 2004). However, advances in agronomic research, farm equipment design, and technology have created the potential for most annual cropland acres to be managed with reduced‐ or often no‐tillage practices. Inappropriate use of nutrients and pesticides can also cause soil ecosystem disturbance (Ellert et al., 1997; Frey et al., 1999; West & Post, 2002). Reducing disturbance helps slow carbon losses, minimizes physical destruction of aggregates, and maintains habitat for soil organisms (Larson et al., 1994). In addition to reduced‐ or no‐tillage (345 and 329), Conservation Cover (327), IPM (595), Nutrient Management (590), and Prescribed Grazing (528) can also be implemented to minimize soil disturbance.