From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in ...

Soil compaction is the enemy of all landscape plants. Roots take up water, nutrients, and oxygen from the soil. They also use it to anchor themselves in place against strong West Texas winds. But when ...

ST. PAUL -- The best way to manage soil compaction is to prevent it from happening. The old adage of "stay off the field until it's fit to work" still applies. However, the possible severe economic ...

Across the globe, soil compaction is becoming an ever more serious challenge. Heavy vehicles and machinery in modern agriculture compress the soil to such an extent that crops struggle to grow. In ...

FARGO - Widespread flooding, which made the 2011 growing season challenging for many North Dakota producers, continues to pose problems this spring. One issue is managing these flooded soils now that ...

The goal of nearly every homeowner with a lawn is for their grass to be thick, healthy, and green. When brown patches occur there may be a few different reasons for the problem, but one of the most ...

Good garden soil contains 30% to 50% sand, 30% to 50% silt, 20% to 30% clay and 5% to 10% organic water. The bacteria, fungi and worms in the soil produce substances that act like glue, binding all ...

Recent developments in turf management and soil care have drawn attention to materials and practices designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining functional performance. Across ...