The 2007 cropping season has been very dry for a large portion of the state and harvest started at a rapid pace. From mid-September to Oct. 22, the state has received an abundance of rainfall, ...

There are four basic reasons for the increase in soil compaction problems being reported in Indiana--bigger equipment, earlier planting, lack of meadows in crop systems and overuse of tillage ...

Farmers know improving soil health can supercharge crop performance ... soil health a lot of times are past sins, such as compaction layers that restrict root and water movement limiting soil ...

Persistent rains this spring created havoc for Meeker County farmers trying to plant their fields, though some farmers have fared better than others, depending on location. “With all of this ...

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 ...

Prairie farmers have made extraordinary strides in improving soil quality. Two major reasons were the shift from using ...

Do You Have Soil Compaction and Density Changes That Impede ... A combination of strip-till and cover crops might help remove layers on highly erodible land where you are not allowed to till.

They limit nutrient runoff and reduce soil compaction, which will help your crops thrive in the spring. Read more: 14 Tips ...