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Cover Crop Costs Recovered on Rolling Plains Cotton

December 27, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension soil scientist Paul DeLaune discusses how irrigated producers especially could potentially be reaping more dollars per acre if they include a cover crop on their continuous cotton acres.

10 Ways for No-Tillers to Beat Compaction Challenges

More axles, lower tire pressure, controlled traffic, cover crops, and a dose of patience can keep compaction from hurting yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 29, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

No-tillers planning to achieve better yields in the next growing season ought to look a little ‘deeper,’ so to speak, than just seed and inputs.

[Video] Alleviate Soil Compaction with Bio-Drilling

October 12, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

With a wet harvest leaving farmers in many areas of western Canada considering options for addressing soil compaction, one option is seeding cover crops —specifically radishes — to break up root-restricting compacted soil, says Yvonne Lawley, plant science professor and researcher at the University of Manitoba.

4 Tips for Minimizing Soil Compaction During Harvest

September 21, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University Extension

In wet conditions, the best choice a grower can make is to stay away from the field and avoid trafifc on wet soil to reduce soil compaction, says Iowa State University Extension.

3 Steps for Minimizing Soil Compaction

July 29, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension

When soil moisture is at or exceeding field capacity, there is an increased potential for soil compaction, particularly at topsoil depths, says Iowa State University Extension.

6 Ways to Reduce Alfalfa Stand and Yield Losses from Wheel Traffic

February 24, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Wheel traffic is a necessity for alfalfa production but can cause soil compaction and physical damage to the alfalfa crown or shoot, Ohio State University Extension says.

Dry, Warm Conditions Open Window to Address Soil Compaction

September 13, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension explains how subsoiling and seeding cover crops is the best combination for tackling soil compaction.

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Heavier Equipment, Deeper Compaction Mean Lower Yields

Compacted soils due to 20-ton axle loads can lead to a 5-10% drop in corn yields for many years to come.

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 21, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Concerns about serious compaction caused by the use of heavy farm machinery weighed on the mind of James Andrews when he put together the accompanying page for Farmers Weekly magazine in the United Kingdom.

Stubble, Compaction, Equipment Size Are Driving Tire Innovation

Farmers will see more options for farm tires in the coming years with lower sidewalls, increased flexibility and more durability — all while boosting onfarm efficiency.

By Dan Crummett posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

Ask major players in the ag industry what's driving tire design for North America and three themes pop up immediately: soil compaction, stubble damage and the increasing size of farm equipment.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

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Keep Compaction Under Control This Harvest

By Laura Barrera posted on September 17, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

The season is winding down and now’s the time to keep in mind that current actions can have an impact on future crop success.

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