Soil compaction is called the 'silent' thief because its effects are often going unnoticed. However, compaction effects can be long-lasting, especially if the subsoil is compacted.

The Conservation Legacy Award is a national program designed to recognize the outstanding environmental achievements of soybean farmers, which help produce more sustainable U.S. soybeans.

Last week, I headed east to Brownsburg, Ind. (just west of Indianapolis) to attend a first-ever gathering at Starkey Farms dubbed “Conversations about Conservation” that was held exclusively for a non-farming, landowner audience.