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 ...

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 ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Crop fields are taking the 2002 season hard, but it might not require a deep tillage operation to loosen them up. The wild weather extremes that compelled many farmers to plant ...

Homeowners often don’t realize how much soil compaction affects the overall health of their lawns. Insects, diseases, improper watering and a lack of fertilizer are often blamed for problems in home ...

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A shovel should slide into healthy soil with satisfying ease. When the blade bounces back like it just struck concrete, the ...

FARGO - Widespread flooding, which made the 2011 growing season challenging for many North Dakota producers, continues to pose problems this spring. One issue is managing these flooded soils now that ...

Something strange is happening in gardens, farms, and backyard beds across the country, and seasoned growers are starting to sound the alarm. Plants look healthy one week and suddenly struggle the ...

Judging by the forecasts last week the harvest looked as if it was going to proceed with the help of a prolonged dry spell. Unfortunately the broken spell seems to be upon us again and all we can do ...