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 ...

Fixing or recovering from soil compaction can take years and prove costly to your operation. But as Albert Einstein once quipped, “Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.” While we can’t ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

Soil compaction can devastate yields for years. An upcoming webinar series hosted by the University of Minnesota and NDSU on the subject brings together experts from the U.S., Canada and Australia.

Soil compaction might not seem like the most exciting topic, but the proper completion of this step is essential. If soil compaction is not performed adequately, settlement of the soil could occur and ...

Remote-control trench rollers improve safety. Operators stay out of trenches and away from cave-ins, vibration, dust, and ...

The segment details how compacted clay hinders carrot roots, producing forked, stunted shapes, and outlines methods to reduce ...

Farmers add calcium to their soil for many reasons related to increasing crop yields—including regulating pH and improving soil structure. Using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of ...

Proper soil compaction is crucial for both small and large construction projects because it increases soil density and load bearing, ensuring the stability, durability, and longevity of buildings and ...

You plant them, water them, maybe even talk to them a little. Then one day you notice your tomatoes have just… stopped.