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.

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 newly paved streets at the Husker Harvest Days location are a reminder that our late summer-early fall harvest times have trended wetter in the past decade. That includes a muddy challenge to ...

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 ...

Wood chips are an easy and affordable way to give your garden a boost. They're commonly used as mulch to suppress weeds, improve water retention, and reduce soil erosion. Beyond mulch, wood chips can ...

A 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll survey of 945 farmers shows increasing concern about soil compaction from heavier farm ...

Soil compaction can bring with it serious consequences when trying to grow anything green. In fact, it can be almost impossible to establish or maintain plants in compacted soil because it interferes ...

Even when harvest wraps up and the bins are full, the work isn’t done. The choices you make after harvest can make or break next year’s crop, especially when it comes to soil management. Well-managed ...

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 ...

Maintaining a healthy lawn is hard work, so it's understandable to look for easier, cheaper shortcuts when possible. But sometimes so-called "hacks" are way more trouble than they're worth. Lawn ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Inc. has introduced the Firestone Destination Cart radial tire, a heavy-duty grain cart tire designed to support soil health and fluctuating cart weights.