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4 Practical Tips for Winterproofing Your Ag Tires

Taking steps to safeguard your tires from harsh winter weather and conditions can help you avoid needing replacement tires come spring. Here are four practical tips to help you make the most of your farm tires and equipment this winter.
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Digging Deeper into Compaction Causes, Contributors & Solutions

National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 8-9

Understanding Ag consultant Brian Dougherty discusses how to solve compaction issues in your strip-tilled fields, the role that well-aggregated soil plays in improving trafficability and tips for managing wheel traffic to minimize the effects of compaction on yields in his classroom session, "Digging Deeper into Compaction Causes, Contributors & Solutions." 


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The Risk of Sidewall Compaction

When soil is in the 'plastic' state, the risk of sidewall compaction is high, which can affect early crop development and reduce crop yield potential.
According to USDA, 23% of Pennsylvania corn had been planted on May 6th, 2024, and few soybean acres have gone in so there is still a lot of planting that needs to be done.
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