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.

Soil Science 93

Soil Science Science Soil Compaction Pesticide 93

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. After the demo, James spoke to some other issues he is facing in his orchard.

Orchard 52

Orchard Farming Farming Ecology 52

Hartwood Farm

JANUARY 22, 2021

I have seen people almost come to fistfights over soil management, watched dozens of arguments about pesticide use, seen friendships break up over grazing management (as well as two marriages end building greenhouses), and personally been told what a lousy farmer I am way too many times to count.

Farming 52

Farming Farming Soil Compaction Greenhouse 52

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.

Fertilizer 140

Fertilizer Acre Farming Farming 140

UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Eliminating this practice means more easy savings in the bank account, not to mention an eventual decrease in pesticide application. Allow orchard floor vegetation to grow to a tall height to increase photosynthesis and pump carbon into the soil and building organic matter. It can go both ways.

Orchard 72

Orchard Seeding Crop Acre 72