Spring brings excitement for crop planting but presents the challenge of soil compaction. Soil compaction reduces air pockets, leading to poor water infiltration, decreased root growth, and lower crop yields. Causes include prolonged grazing, heavy machinery on damp soil, and heavy rainfall. To manage compacted soil, it's important to avoid working on wet ground and consider techniques like deep tillage, which can help alleviate compaction and foster healthier crop growth in both the current and future seasons.
Loosen Compaction with Deep Tillage When you hear the term tillage, your mind may jump to rototillers that churn the top six to ten inches of soil. How
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