Cropaia

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Poorly drained, heavy clay soils retain excess water, which can lead to waterlogging, oxygen deficiency, and increased risk of diseases like tuber rot. In contrast, overly sandy soils with poor water-holding capacity can lead to water stress, particularly during the critical tuber bulking phase.

Harvester 98

Harvester Harvest Harvesting Cultivation 98

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.

Manure 120

Manure Soil Compaction Crop Mechanics 120

Cropaia

MARCH 14, 2023

Soil is a complex and dynamic system that supports life on earth. 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.

Soil Compaction 52

Soil Compaction Fertilizer Mechanics Processing 52