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 ...

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 ...

The screwdriver test will quickly assess if you have compacted or dry soil. Find out what the screwdriver test is and when to ...

While many contractors may think soil compaction has little impact on the end result of a job, the opposite could not be more true; if proper soil compaction is not achieved initially, it can lead to ...

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 ...

Wondering if it is time to aerate your lawn? Here's a quick and clever trick that uses a tool from your shed and how to use ...

Fixing or recovering from soil compaction can take years and prove costly to your operation. But as Albert Einstein once quipped, “Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.” While we can’t ...

Those little white bits in potting soil are perlite, which helps create ideal conditions for roots.

If there's clover all over your yard, it's likely an indication of a greater problem that may make your lawn more vulnerable ...

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 ...

Soil compaction in forest ecosystems arises chiefly from the passage of heavy machinery during harvesting, thinning and other management operations. Increased load on the soil surface compresses pore ...