Best Practices for Avoiding Compaction at Harvest

Ag engineer Paul Jasa shares some actionable information about avoiding compaction issues this fall during harvest to pave the way for planting next spring.

By Paul Jasa posted on October 26, 2018 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

In some areas, fall rains have left the fields soft and ruts are being cut into the soil during harvest. These ruts leave the soil surface rough and have severe compaction below them.

Does the Grazing of Cover Crops by Cattle Compact Soil?

November 21, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska shares some tips and considerations for gauging and managing potential compaction issues should you decide to graze cover crops on your operation.

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.

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