Farm equipment such as tractors, combines, grain carts and self-propelled sprayers have become larger and heavier in recent ...

Homeowners often don’t realize how much soil compaction affects the overall health of their lawns. Insects, diseases, improper watering and a lack of fertilizer are often blamed for problems in home ...

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 ...

This year in South Dakota many areas have received high amounts of rainfall during the summer. This has led to portions of fields being wet particularly in the northeastern part of the state. Soils ...

Aerating can help improve the health and appearance of your lawn. Learn the signs you need to aerate your lawn.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Crop fields are taking the 2002 season hard, but it might not require a deep tillage operation to loosen them up. The wild weather extremes that compelled many farmers to plant ...

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Although the warmer weather may seem like the perfect time to begin spring yard work, it is often best to wait.

Something strange is happening in gardens, farms, and backyard beds across the country, and seasoned growers are starting to sound the alarm. Plants look healthy one week and suddenly struggle the ...

Judging by the forecasts last week the harvest looked as if it was going to proceed with the help of a prolonged dry spell. Unfortunately the broken spell seems to be upon us again and all we can do ...

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 ...