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Reducing Soil Compaction in Reduced-Till Fields FFF Review Compaction is our biggest enemy in reaching yield goals. Densely compacted soils have little space for roots, soil organisms, water or air. Issue 32, Vol. 9, No. 1 - Winter 2000 - Pages 14-17 (PDF, 3 pages, 38.4 KB)
Use Local Databases to Help Sell Fertilizer Drs. Adrian M. Johnston and Cynthia Grant Effects of compaction and how starter fertilizers can compensate is but one example of where dealers can help growers via databases. Issue 29, Vol. 8, No. 2 - Spring 2000 - Pages 14-15 (PDF, 2 pages, 21.0 KB)
Compaction Reduces Alfalfa Yield Drs. Richard P. Wolkowski and Larry G. Bundy Two-year study shows effects of wheel compaction on yield and nutrient uptake. Issue 2, Vol. 1, No. 2 - Late Spring 1993 - Page 18-21 (PDF, 3 pages, 21.3 KB)

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