Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

As average farm size increases, farm equipment typically becomes bigger and heavier, posing an increasing threat of soil compaction. Penn State Extension will offer practical, science-based strategies ...

Soil compaction, often called the "silent thief," is a growing concern in agriculture, especially with the trend towards larger farms and heavier equipment. Compaction occurs when soil porosity is ...

(Kind of like popcorn!) Its primary purpose in potting mixes is to improve drainage and aeration. Perlite helps prevent soil compaction, allowing air to reach plant roots, which is important for root ...

The Agricultural Laboratory Testing Association maintains a list of privately owned commercial labs. The site lists the contact information, services provided and certification programs. Illinois ...

Soil microbiology is the scientific discipline that is concerned with the study of all biological aspects of the microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, parasites and protozoa) that ...