When you look at the walk-behind compactors in your fleet, chances are you don't think of them as precise scientific instruments. Yet, soil compaction is a science and it requires a certain degree of ...

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 ...

Across the globe, soil compaction is becoming an ever more serious challenge. Heavy vehicles and machinery in modern ...

If 2025-2026 winter predictions hold true and high soil moisture persists, you could experience several soil problems.

Rice roots change their cell walls to move through soil. This helps the plant stay alive in tough fields and may support crop breeding.

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 ...

Soil compaction is a problem that many producers face, but one they often overlook. Paying attention to the problem is important since soil compaction can reduce your crop yields and slow plant ...

Soil compaction is a global threat to soil ecosystem services, causing tremendous costs to society. The costs of soil compaction are borne by the cumulative loss of soil functionality (e.g. yield loss ...

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 ...

Ever find yourself frustrated because your plants just won’t grow, no matter how much you water or care for them? Sometimes, ...