A simple step can create a major yield jump. At least that’s what a Farm Journal Test Plot study revealed. The research shows removing layers before switching to no-till can add 20 bu. to 30 bu. of ...

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

Soil degradation is an environmental concern that occurs when land becomes less fit for a specific purpose, like crop production. As the soil loses nutrients, namely phosphorous, nitrogen and ...

Adding to a wide body of science, a new study finds organic farming systems provide many environmental benefits, as well as profitability.

Proper soil compaction is crucial for both small and large construction projects because it increases soil density and load bearing, ensuring the stability, durability, and longevity of buildings and ...

New research shows that careful woodland design can avoid tree-planting on high-carbon soils and that new woodland creation ...

Colorado started a soil health program in 2021 to help producers overcome the barriers to adopting practices that could improve soil quality and, in turn, increase production, improve water efficiency ...

TransTech Systems has announced its new Model SDG Soil Density Gauge. Similar to the company’s PQI Asphalt Density Gauge, the new device brings non-nuclear, impedance-based density and moisture ...