Beware of soil crusting - Farm and Dairy

Beware of soil crusting - Farm and Dairy

Hello, northeast Ohio! Despite having most of our crops planted throughout the region, weather-related challenges persist. Crop emergence has been slow, or in some cases non-existent due in part to soil crusting. Crusting occurs when rain breaks down soil aggregates into smaller particles that flow over the soil surface, filling in pores and cracks. When the soil dries out this creates a hard surface, making it difficult for seedlings to push th…