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 ground tells the truth. When soil turns dense and stubborn, plants don’t just struggle quietly—they stall, weaken, and ...

Yield effects of soil compaction can be masked by moisture availability, timing of rainfall and fertilizer use under favorable weather conditions. Under unfavorable weather conditions, yield loss has ...

Soil compaction is the enemy of all landscape plants. Roots take up water, nutrients, and oxygen from the soil. They also use it to anchor themselves in place against strong West Texas winds. But when ...

Crack open the surface of your garden soil and pay attention to what shows up. That dusty, dry texture doesn’t just sit there ...

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 ...

Thinking about aerating now? It could do more harm than good for your lawn.

Mulching is more important than you think.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AMES, Iowa – Farm equipment such as tractors, combines, grain carts and self-propelled sprayers have become larger and heavier in ...