Based on climate and rainfall patterns observed the past few years, farmers will benefit by having options to stretch the sidedress application, says Michigan State University Extension.

Winter is not the best time to apply manure and should be a last choice, but if you must make an application, follow these tips and regulations, provided by Penn State Extension.

Kansas State University Extension explains why cutting back on soil testing due to low grain prices could result in lowering profits.

The South Health Institute plans to establish national baselines for soil health, build knowledge of soil-health economics, offer educational programs and coordinate research on the topic.

Francois Soucy, vice president of sales and marketing for SoucyTrack introduces the company’s planter track kit for John Deere planters at Agritechnica 2015. The system helps minimize compaction and reduces ground pressure by 4-5 times more than tires.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Tifton, Georgia, are providing guidance to growers by showing that strip tillage and cover crops are important practices for reducing erosion from sandy soils in the Southeastern United States and for enhancing soil quality.

Regular soil sampling is essential for balancing soil nutrient levels and can serve as a barometer of soil health and productivity, says Penn State Extension.

The initial results from the Mitas PneuTrac concept field tests show the advantages of its larger footprint and better tractive force over standard but also IF agricultural tires. The footprint of the 600/65 R38 and 480/85R28 PneuTrac is significantly larger than a standard and VF-rated tire. Mitas is conducting field tests in Europe with a John Deere 6150R tractor mounted with 480/65 R28 PneuTrac on the front axle and 600/65 R38 PneuTrac on the rear.

Penn State Extension shares how large precipitation events cause the most erosion and can happen anytime of year, reminding us of the importance to protect the soil as much as possible.