Precision University: Combating Soil Compaction in Ohio
There is no shortage of examples of soil compaction across Ohio’s farm fields looking back at the last two years, writes Ohio CCA Dusty Sonnenberg at Ohio’s Country Journal. The fall of 2018 and spring of 2019 created some less than ideal conditions for field work leaving many farmers concerned with field compaction. This concern is justified as compaction can significantly reduce yields. Compaction has been a concern for many years as equipment size grows, increasing axle weight.
Researchers have been conducting on-farm trials comparing farming practices to uncover ways farmers can reduce compaction. Comparisons include tires and tracks, equipment size, and tillage practices.
At the 2020 Precision University in January, OSU Extension has invited in some of the leading experts from across North America on compaction research and management.
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