Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Many cotton growing regions feature heavy clay soils that are great for retaining moisture for plant growth, but can also hold moisture at the end of the season, increasing the impact of compaction from heavy machinery, such as pickers.  CottonInfo's Soil Health Tech Lead, Blake Palmer, gets 'down and dirty' in a soil pit at Moree, explaining where compaction can be found in the profile and discussing the options for remediation.