From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in ...

There’s a moment every gardener recognizes. The soil that once crumbled easily between your fingers starts to compact, drain ...

Soil compaction and the existence of a hard pan reduce the permeability of water and nutrients into the agricultural soils and also prevent proper soil drainage. Also, it reduces the proper growth of ...

In the spring many agricultural producers are anxious to get into the field and perform tillage, planting, and chemical applications. However, if field operations are done when the soil is too wet, ...