Nitrogen application timing and soil compaction caused by tire tracks hurt many Delta corn farmers’ yields last year. This ...

I recently moved into my house and put down a sod lawn. There were construction trucks grading the soil, which now seems to be causing some trouble. A few trees that were planted are dying out. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

Yield effects of soil compaction can be masked by moisture availability, timing of rainfall and fertilizer use under favorable weather conditions. Under unfavorable weather conditions, yield loss has ...

Key Points Wait for the soil to warm before digging, tilling, or seeding.Delay mowing and fertilizing until the grass is actively growing.Hold off starting irrigation systems to avoid freeze damage.