Cropaia

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Success in potato production hinges on informed practices in soil management, nutrient application, and integrated pest and disease control. This guide outlines the essential agronomic considerations for optimizing yield and quality in potato crops. Looser, well-structured soils minimize compaction and enable tubers to grow uniformly.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Tracks certainly dont eliminate compaction, and they usually cost substantially more than wheels, but research at The Ohio State University shows there are several specific applications where tracks offer a productivity or yield advantage in the old tracks-versus-wheels debate.

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Agwired

OCTOBER 31, 2024

farmers are using a new solution to treat soil compaction – a problem that affects over 68 million acres of farmland and significantly reduces crop yields. Unpac® , developed by Locus Agriculture, is an innovative biosurfactant soil amendment that successfully breaks up soil compaction through fermentation-derived technology.

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Agwired

APRIL 3, 2025

Join Conservation Technology Information Center, USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the American Seed Trade Association for the release of the eighth National Cover Crop Survey during a free webinar April 15, Noon Central Time. Terraform Tillage announced it has received a U.S. patent (U.S.

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UnderstandingAg

APRIL 3, 2025

Cropland to Pastureland As discussed in part 2 of this series, many conventional cropping practices acidify the soil unnaturally quickly. For them, a temporary break from cropping might be a good option. In the UK, it is common practice to introduce leys into the cropping rotation. in some spots. in some spots.

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Cropaia

JULY 30, 2023

Optimizing plant nutrition is a fundamental aspect of successful crop production. Nutrient deficiencies can significantly impact crop health and productivity, leading to reduced yields and compromised plant defenses against diseases and pests. What are the common symptoms of nutrient deficiencies in crops?

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Organic Farming Research

APRIL 8, 2024

They are participating in OFRF's Farmer Led Trials (FLT) Program to research the best cover crop options for reducing soil compaction on their farm. Tim and Becky Colby own Colby Farms, a 14 acre farm in Papillion, Nebraska, where they produce vegetables, fruits and some livestock products for their community.

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ATTRA

JULY 12, 2024

Study results published by Kansas State University showed that grazing cover crops with beef cattle had no negative effects on soil’s physical or chemical properties and, in fact, increased the soil’s organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations compared to areas with ungrazed cover crops.

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Caff

MARCH 24, 2025

It eliminates fuel costs, reduces emissions, and minimizes soil compaction, making it ideal for small row-crop farms. With over 55 years of experience in renewable energy and electric vehicles, Heckeroth has now developed the e2T (Electric 2-Wheel Tractor) a game-changer for small-scale farms.

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UnderstandingAg

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Soil compaction is the most common problem that I have encountered on farms as I travel across the Midwest. It is so prevalent that it’s easy to forget that compaction is a symptom , not an inherent property of soil. Soil aggregates are the building blocks of healthy soil. Where does that carbon come from?

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Real Agriculture

JULY 16, 2024

Not so, at least not when it comes to deep compaction impacts. Air pockets and macropores in soil structure help move water down the soil profile, and where water goes, so do the nutrients. Compacted soils restrict root growth, oxygen, and nutrient and water movement, ultimately restricting yield potential.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Case IH has introduced its most powerful tractor yet, the Steiger 715 QuadTrac. This large tractor is powered by a new 16-litre engine, though operators will be pleased to find the large engine is easily accessible without needing to fully open the large hood, says Patrick Landry of Case IH. The brand new 715 was on.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 12, 2023

When talking soil, often the topic focus is on soil type, nutrients, moisture, or microbiology. But what about soil structure? As Steve Larocque, Alberta farmer and founder of Beyond Agronomy, explains in this Soil School episode, the physical types of soil can’t be changed, whether it be sand, silt, or clay.

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Cropaia

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Traditional plowing or tilling can disrupt the soil structure, making it more susceptible to erosion. In no-till systems, there is no deep soil inversion, preserving the integrity of the topsoil. They also reduce the risk of compaction and crusting, that inhibit water infiltration.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As an example, Cover Crop is a basic Conservation Practice that NRCS compensates producers for in multiple conservation programs. As an example, NRCS considers the use of multi-species cover crops to improve soil health and increase soil organic matter an enhancement on the basic Cover Crop practice.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Meet the Farm Kevin Conard explained that before purchasing the farm, it was managed under continuous corn and was left eroded, compacted, and performing poorly under row crops. A common concern with bale grazing is soil compaction. The farmers discussed compaction and why it’s a challenge.

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When we started the quest to revitalize our property, we did not know the extent that our soil was compacted and how climate change was affecting our new town. Crop plants growth is stunted from compacted soil. It will take years to see a difference in the property’s soil compaction.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Rauch was worried about seeding, soil compaction and whether he’d end up with one giant gravel pile. To his surprise, the basalt blended with his soil as if it were just one more thing that had blown in on the wind. Chris Rauch’s son Andre pulls soil samples from their dryland wheat farm.

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Caff

MAY 1, 2023

James wanted to develop this tool to increase efficiency while minimizing the impact that many passes with heavy machinery can have on soil compaction. The attendees then got to observe the mower in action as James mowed down a cover crop strip. Attendees gather in the cover cropped orchard to watch the mower demo.

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Cropaia

MARCH 14, 2023

It is teeming with a wide variety of organisms, each playing a unique role in maintaining soil health and fertility. From bacteria and fungi to insects, worms, and other organisms, soil is a living ecosystem that supports the growth of crops and other plants. This might result in reduced soil fertility and productivity.

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Caff

AUGUST 5, 2022

Attendees gathered in the cover cropped orchard to discuss their observations and management strategies for key walnut pests this season. The BIOS project is now collaborating with Blossom Farms to assess the effectiveness of mating disruption, cover cropping, and natural enemy releases in reducing pest populations.

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Cropaia

JULY 4, 2024

It is ideal for hydroponic systems and commercial greenhouse production, particularly for high-value crops that require precise growing conditions. Therefore, this mix is ideal for this kind of systems, especially for crops such as lettuce, herbs, and other leafy greens. It has a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (7.0-8.0),

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UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 29, 2023

For me, well, I was taking an introductory soil science class in a two-year horticulture degree program at Farmingdale State College on Long Island, NY. In that soil science class, I learned all about soil horizons, particle size ranges that comprise sand, loam, and clay, pH, N,P,K, and the fact soil compaction inhibits plant growth.

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World Agri-Tech

AUGUST 29, 2024

EarthOptics, Pattern Ag Merge to Digitize Soil Health for Climate and Agriculture Company to target the global opportunity in soil digitization for agricultural lands EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have merged, creating a category leader in soil digitization to power advanced crop management and climate sustainability.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Practice, CSP, FY2021 CSAF Category Practice Name Enhancement Name Code Financial Assistance Total Percentage of Total CSP Financial Assistance Nitrogen Management Nutrient Management 590 $3,369,356 $66,725,833 13.23% Improving nutrient uptake efficiency and reducing risk of nutrient losses E590A $38,293,260 Reduce (..)

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RR2CS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We just opted to switch gears into something different to grow a higher value crop,” says Rick. “We For example, while they plant around 1000 bushes an acre in rows, they decided to also plant a cover crop between the rows in the orchard to reduce soil compaction and prevent erosion. “We

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Hartwood Farm

JANUARY 22, 2021

alternative long-term storage strategies for keeping winter squash, and that we can store a wider range of crops for winter (radicchio and cauliflower, I’m gunning for you!). We rotate fields, try to keep our ground covered (even if only with plastic sheeting), plant soil building cover crops, and encourage air flow and healthy plants.

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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Maximizing Photosynthesis: The #1 Soil Health Building Approach B y: Chuck Schembre , Understanding Ag, LLC In the previous regenerative orchard blog, we discussed the connection between perennial crops and soil fungi , and introduced the importance of maximizing photosynthesis on the orchard floor.

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