Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Deere’s go-to market manager for tillage equipment, Michael Porter, shares how the. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Deere’s go-to market manager for tillage equipment, Michael Porter, shares how the. Read More

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Marketing Farming Farming Soil Compaction 246

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.

Harvest 98

Harvest Harvester Harvesting Cultivation 98

Cropaia

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

immobilization of nitrogen), reduced germination, top soil compaction, increased weed pressure, and increased pest and disease pressure. The presence of crop residues and reduced soil disturbance can provide shelter and resources for pests and pathogens, requiring careful pest monitoring and management.

Soil Compaction 52

Soil Compaction Crop Rotation Farming Farming 52

Caff

MAY 1, 2023

In addition to his walnut orchard, he also farms a cherry orchard in Lodi where he has built up a direct-to-consumer market with U-pick events and farm tours. James wanted to develop this tool to increase efficiency while minimizing the impact that many passes with heavy machinery can have on soil compaction.

Orchard 52

Orchard Farming Farming Ecology 52

UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 29, 2023

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. That knowledge didn’t come from the plant science and landscape design course of study I continued in at Cornell University, though.

Soil Science 96

Soil Science Science Soil Compaction Pesticide 96

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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Fertilizer Acre Farming Farming 140

Hartwood Farm

JANUARY 22, 2021

Every year, we use language and science, biology, geometry, chemistry, marketing, financing, graphic designing, accounting computer programing, and a truly staggering amount of algebra. Most times it’s helpful suggestions of people that want to work with us or see us do more or reach more markets.

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Farming Farming Soil Compaction Greenhouse 52