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 is the enemy of all landscape plants. Roots take up water, nutrients, and oxygen from the soil. They also use it to anchor themselves in place against strong West Texas winds. But when ...

When a rainstorm finally comes after long periods of drought, you celebrate that your plants' roots finally have moisture.

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 ...

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 ...

Tilling involves turning over the soil and adding amendments to get it ready for planting. Learn when it's most beneficial to ...

Can aeration create thicker lawns? Landscaping and lawn care pros share everything you need to know for green and healthy ...

Stop blaming the weather or your seeds. If your garden keeps failing year after year, the soil is almost certainly the ...

Nitrogen application timing and soil compaction caused by tire tracks hurt many Delta corn farmers’ yields last year. This ...

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 ...