
Tag Archives Agricultural soil science

Rutted fields and soil compaction
What are the best ways to alleviate damaged fields in the spring?

The economic value of growing cover crops
Not all of the economic benefits of cover crops can be measured easily, but it’s worth a try

Get your farm ready for global warming
Agronomy management: How can you adapt your Prairie farm to changing climate conditions in the years to come?

Getting the most from soil test reports
Ratings vary depending on crop type, yield goal and soil zone

Start planning spring crop rotations
Strong crop rotations can bring along a wealth of long-term agronomic benefits

CTF benefits soil over time
Fencerow farming system increases corn yield and changes farmers’ soil biology

Holistic farming in practice
This Saskatchewan farmer has changed his rotations to work with nature
What is holistic management?
Are cover crops on the rise?

Tillage recruited to deal with moisture issues
Farmers still want to be zero tillers, but high residue, excess moisture and weeds are putting tillage tools back in the field

Can tillage fit into a no-till system?
Some zero-tillers are now looking to tillage to manage disease and weed issues