In this video, I show you a new tool I use to break up clay and compacted soil called the Prong. I also show how to improve the clay soil and plant a fruit tree to give it the best chance of growing ...

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 ...

If you have tough soil or hard ground that you need to break up, a mattock is a real game changer. This handy tool combines a pickaxe's digging power with an adze's chopping ability, making it perfect ...

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, ...

Getting your garden soil ready for next year can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start.

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 ...

Tracks left from a sprayer that drove through a field when it was too wet. Editor’s note: The following was written by Hans Klopp, South Dakota State University Extension soil health field specialist, ...