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 ...

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.

Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to ...

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 ...

To examine evolving farmer perspectives on soil compaction, the 2025 Farm Poll survey included questions previously used in the 2013 Farm Poll, allowing researchers to compare responses over time.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! Hard to believe that Monday celebrated Labor Day, the end of summer here in the Valley. Many backyard gardeners are out there preserving the harvest by ...

Soil is more than dirt—it’s a secret financial advisor hiding under your feet. A garden or farm may look fine from the surface, but unseen imbalances in nutrients, pH levels, or soil composition can ...

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 ...