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 ...

From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in ...

Rushing onto wet, previously flooded fields risks soil compaction and erosion and sabotages future crop productivity, experts warn.

After weeks of excessive moisture in parts of the Prairies, the temptation to get back into fields is understandable, but ...

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Georgian Central Soil and Crop Improvement Association will host a Soil Compaction Day at ...

Soil compaction might not seem like the most exciting topic, but the proper completion of this step is essential. If soil compaction is not performed adequately, settlement of the soil could occur and ...

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 ...

BOMAG's Terrameter technology in a roller cab. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) defines intelligent compaction (IC) as “the compaction of road materials, such as soils, aggregate ...

Resham Thapa, a UW doctoral candidate from Pyuthan, Nepal, collects leaf index data from a sugar beet test plot treated with the coal char soil amendment. Thapa and his team are conducting preliminary ...