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 ...

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 ...

Well-managed soils are the foundation of high yields. Yet compaction, nutrient imbalance and poor structure can limit performance. A gypsum soil amendment can provide a practical solution by supplying ...

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 ...

When you look at the walk-behind compactors in your fleet, chances are you don't think of them as precise scientific instruments. Yet, soil compaction is a science and it requires a certain degree of ...

This year in South Dakota many areas have received high amounts of rainfall during the summer. This has led to portions of fields being wet particularly in the northeastern part of the state. Soils ...

Plant Ecology, Vol. 193, No. 2 (2007), pp. 223-232 (10 pages) Many studies have shown that soil disturbance facilitates establishment of invasive, non-native plant species, and a number of mechanisms ...

What you throw away in the kitchen could matter more in the garden. This everyday leftover plays a surprising role in soil ...

Most terrestrial plants are highly dependent on the soil for their well-being. A very favorable soil contains 50 percent open “pore” space, 45 percent minerals, and 5 percent organic material. The ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

Ahead, experts highlight the adverse effects of road salt on gardens and offer valuable tips to safeguard your plants and soil from its harmful effects. Tom Groves, senior botanist at BSC Group and a ...