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Is the tractor of the future still a smaller, autonomous machine?

Real Agriculture

In theory, theres certainly still a case to be made for smaller machines that cost less and reduce soil compaction, while having Read More The idea that tractors used in broadacre farming may have peaked in size and will someday be replaced by groups of smaller, autonomous machines has been kicking around for at least a decade.

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Spring Planting and Soil Compaction: 5 Management Tips

Modern Farmer

Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for planting and for small plants to get a healthy start. If youre dealing with spring soil compaction this year, learning how to prevent and manage this issue will help you grow healthier crops in the current and future seasons.

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Taking steps to minimize compaction from the sprayer

Real Agriculture

The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies, and manure spreaders — but sprayers should also be at the forefront when it comes to trying to minimize compaction.

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Who says soil compaction doesn’t matter?

Western FarmPress

Soybean Watch: Finding examples where soil compaction affects growth is not difficult.

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How Does Soil Compaction Impact Grazing Lands?

ATTRA

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then your pasture likely has soil compaction. But what is soil compaction and what are all the ways it can affect grazing lands? What is soil compaction? Soil compaction occurs when the density of the soil increases because of external or internal factors.

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Plant comparison shows what soil compaction can do

Western FarmPress

Soybean Watch: Soil compaction changes growing conditions, which clearly affects plants.

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Clemson, Michelin study tire pressure on soil compaction

Western FarmPress

researchers believe low-pressure tires can reduce soil compaction to help increase crop yields for South Carolina farmers. Some Clemson University and Michelin North America, Inc.