There is more time available in the fall to collect soil samples and make fertilizer decisions compared to spring. Based on ...
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 ...
In the spring many agricultural producers are anxious to get into the field and perform tillage, planting, and chemical applications. However, if field operations are done when the soil is too wet, ...
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 ...
Q: My yard is a mess. My lawn keeps dying, my shrubs look yellow and need water, my trees never grow. And I want to grow vegetables in the worst way, but they all die. I know my soil is terrible. I'm ...
The calendar may say it’s time to get in the fields, but the soil conditions should determine our actions. After a long winter, most of us suffer from cabin fever and we want to get out and busy. This ...
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 ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q: I have some areas of my lawn where the soil is very compacted and grass grows poorly. What can I do so the grass grows better ...
Heavy agricultural machinery results in more permanent damage to the soil than previously believed by researchers. This may lead to poorer crop yields and increased pollution from agricultural land, ...