A hand holding a loose soil sample

The Science of Soil Health – Compaction

This short video developed by the USDA – NRCS provides a brief introduction to soil compaction created by equipment traffic. The video discusses how to spot signs of compaction; how cover crops and subsoilers compare as compaction relievers; and how heavy tillage can increase your compaction risk. This is a great introduction if you are dealing with compaction on your farm!

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