Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

Soil compaction can degrade soil health and lead to reduced crop yields. Practices that to avoid compaction include staying out of the field when wet, minimizing the amount of field that equipment ...

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 ...

The calendar may say it’s time to get in the fields, but the soil conditions should determine our actions. After a long winter, most of us suffer from cabin fever and we want to get out and busy. This ...

Soil compaction is a fundamental process in geotechnical engineering, aimed at enhancing soil density and stability by optimising moisture content and applied compactive effort. The key parameters—the ...

Soil testing is one of the most essential yet often overlooked steps in construction and infrastructure development.When building residential properties, large commercial complexes, or civil ...

The following was written by Hans Klopp, South Dakota State University Extension soil health field specialist, for the ...