Beware Soil Compaction Risks In Wet Clay Soils
Article warns heavy equipment on wet clay soils increases soil compaction hindering root spread and reducing yields. It notes rubber tires worsen compaction when ground is too wet and stresses proper soil management and weed control to prevent reinfestation and maintain a healthy lawn.
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Plow And Plant Wheat Program Is Explored
USDA Oregon trials in Palouse Northwest show drilling into cloddy soil without seedbed prep may boost yields up to 3 bushels per acre. Preliminary results compare minimal tillage to conventional plowing and seedbed hoping to cut costs while maintaining yields.
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