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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

Lawn professionals reveal that a simple lawn screwdriver test can show if turf needs aerating in just a few seconds - see how ...

Healthy soil acts like a sponge, but new research shows farming practices can damage its ability to store water and protect ...

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