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Soil Compaction Related Topics 
Real Agriculture
MARCH 13, 2025
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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Real Agriculture
APRIL 19, 2024
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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Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Soybean Watch: Finding examples where soil compaction affects growth is not difficult.
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ATTRA
OCTOBER 24, 2023
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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Western FarmPress
JULY 14, 2023
Soybean Watch: Soil compaction changes growing conditions, which clearly affects plants.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
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.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Concerned that soil compaction is crimping your yields? Attend this ISU field day for answers on how to minimize and mitigate it.
ATTRA
DECEMBER 12, 2023
By Justin Morris In an earlier blog , we discussed the causes of soil compaction, largely driven by overgrazing, which reduces rooting depth, root exudation, and soil aggregation. Now that we know the cause of soil compaction, how can we determine if soil compaction is present and the severity of it?
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Western FarmPress
MARCH 7, 2025
Corn Chatter: Sizing equipment helps limit unnecessary field traffic that compacts soil and hurts yields.
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ATTRA
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Fortunately, knowing how compaction forms and how extensive it is, are the keys to knowing how to eliminate it forever. Causes of Compaction There are generally two major causes of soil compaction on pastures: hoof impact and overgrazing.
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AgWeb Farm Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Removing compaction and density layers before transitioning to a vertical system can add 15 bu. per acre and might lower cost of production, according to Farm Journal Test Plot research.
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Caff
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Maintaining a healthy and vigorous pasture should be a major objective of grazing management, but it should also be used as a tool for maintaining acceptable soil physical conditions. The post Breaking Down Soil Compaction: Does It Increase Forage Production? appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.
Farm QA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Compaction—it’s a problem. Compaction occurs when soil particles get pressed together, reducing the pore space and increasing the soil density. Compaction can be caused by wheel tracks, plow or tillage pans, or deep compaction, which can be natural.
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.
Global Agtech Initiative
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Lightweighting in agriculture provides a practical solution to minimize the severity of soil compaction. The post How Making Farming Equipment Lighter Can Improve Efficiency appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Far Eastern Agriculture
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Designed to help the largest farm businesses cover ground as efficiently as possible, while minimising fuel use, labor hours and soil compaction, the new Quadtrac 715 features an FPT Cursor 16 TST twin-stage-turbo engine. liter engine and S-Control 2 24F/24R powershuttle transmission , that impressed the judging panel.
ATTRA
APRIL 2, 2024
A heavy-use area or sacrificial pen with good drainage can be used to feed and water animals when the weather is wet and when pastures are susceptible to foot divots or pugs, and soil is very wet. Mud in the winter will result in soil compaction later. Do not feed hay near creeks or downhill from a slope.
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.
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 22, 2024
It may sound like gridiron football strategy but it will also make farmers winners in the battle to improve soil health, says North Dakota-based independent agronomist and crop consultant Lee Briese. When it comes to improving soil health there are plenty of fixes — from reducing tillage to.
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Real Agriculture
MAY 24, 2024
Producers across the country are not only using a diverse plant mix to provide feed for livestock, but also as potential solutions to compaction, a lack of nutrient availability, and to address weed issues in their fields. It seems that everywhere you go right now, farmers are talking about cover crops. In this Farming Forward.
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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.
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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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Cropaia
JULY 30, 2023
Soil pH : Extremes in soil pH, either highly acidic or alkaline, can affect nutrient availability and uptake by plants. Soil Compaction : Compacted soils restrict root growth and nutrient uptake, leading to deficiencies.
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 20, 2024
John Deere is expanding its tillage lineup with the addition of a new and improved minimum tillage in-line ripper. Billed as the MT series, the new implement replaces the company’s 2100 series. 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.
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Wisconsin Farmers Union
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
A common concern with bale grazing is soil compaction. The project found no significant difference in soil compaction between bale-grazed and non-bale-grazed sites. The farmers discussed compaction and why it’s a challenge. Ideally, silt loam soil should be about 25% air.
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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.
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.
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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.
World Agri-Tech
AUGUST 29, 2024
The combination pairs Pattern Ag’s cutting-edge lab-based analysis with proprietary field-based sensing technologies from EarthOptics to create a high-resolution digital twin of the soil, giving farmers and ranchers insights into pests and pathogens, biofertility, nutrients, soil compaction, carbon levels, moisture, and more.
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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. After the demo, James spoke to some other issues he is facing in his orchard.
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Modern Farmer
OCTOBER 6, 2023
It will take years to see a difference in the property’s soil compaction. The misalignment of blooming and awakening wildlife means less pollination and less food for animals throughout the food chain. By late April, the inside of our greenhouse was regularly reaching nearly 100 degrees.
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Cropaia
MARCH 14, 2023
Improving Soil Structure Organisms play a critical role in improving soil structure, both by breaking compacted soil and by stabilizing soil aggregates. Soil compaction reduces the pore space between soil particles, impeding the movement of water, air, and roots through the soil.
Cropaia
JULY 4, 2024
General Soil Amendment Mix Components: Peat Moss (50%) and Red Ash (Scoria) (50%) Benefits: Peat moss provides excellent water retention and improves soil texture. Red ash enhances drainage and aeration, preventing soil compaction and improving root health. Use Case: A good mixture for container plants.
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Caff
AUGUST 5, 2022
Mike recounts how Randy started planting cover crops in 2010 to combat soil compaction and to incorporate biomass into the soil. Randy also owns his own seed drillers, and plants cover crops on other farms in the area.
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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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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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Real Agriculture
JANUARY 10, 2025
The science of soil is constantly evolving, with new insights into how billions of bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and protozoa interact with plants, the nutrients available in the soil, and the potential amount of carbon that can be sequestered. New information is continually emerging about the interactions occurring beneath our feet.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Practice, CSP, FY2021 CSAF Category Practice Name Enhancement Name Code Financial Assistance Total Percentage of Total CSP Payments 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 risks (..)
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 (..)
Hartwood Farm
JANUARY 22, 2021
We have high tunnels and row covers, and use some plastic mulches to keep our ground temperatures up, while minimizing soil compaction from the extreme rains of recent years. In order to guarantee our CSA members and customers a high-quality product, we do use practices that I’d skip if I was growing in other, more mild conditions.
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Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
are finding covers build soil water holding capacity. Cover crops can be a non-starter in dry areas of the Prairies — or are they? A lack of moisture is definitely a concern when working to establish cover crops, however, over the long term, farmers Derek and Tannis Axten of Axten Farms at Minton, Sask., That’s.
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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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