This year in South Dakota many areas have received high amounts of rainfall during the summer. This has led to portions of fields being wet particularly in the northeastern part of the state. Soils ...

Many aspects of gardening are easy to control—like how much water your plants get and how often you fertilize—while other factors are harder to maintain. Unless you're using raised beds and filling ...

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 ...

In the spring many agricultural producers are anxious to get into the field and perform tillage, planting, and chemical applications. However, if field operations are done when the soil is too wet, ...

Ever find yourself frustrated because your plants just won’t grow, no matter how much you water or care for them? Sometimes, the problem isn’t your green thumb, it’s the soil beneath your feet. Soil ...

Editor’s note: The following was written by Hans Klopp, South Dakota State University Extension soil health field specialist, for the university’s website Sept. 2. This year, many areas have received ...