The following information is a Web Extra from the pages of Farm Journal. It corresponds with the article "Compaction Reaction” by Darrell Smith. You can find the article on page 24 in the Mid-November 2009 issue.
For more information about managing soil compaction, read "Strong Yields Start Down Under.”
For tips on finding compaction in your field, read "Dig for Higher Yields.”
Missy Bauer's compaction classes, conducted from soil pits, have been among the most populations presentations at Farm Journal's annual Corn College. Read the complete coverage from Corn College.