{"id":877,"date":"2023-10-19T16:17:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T16:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearpartsweb.com\/?p=877"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:36:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:36:59","slug":"post-harvest-soil-optimization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/post-harvest-soil-optimization\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Harvest Soil Optimization: Fall Tillage Strategies and Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Depending on where you\u2019re located in the US, your harvest season is perhaps just beginning, well underway, or just about wrapped for 2023.&nbsp; That means it\u2019s time to focus on post-harvest and what you can do now to ensure a more successful crop yield in 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you may be preparing to plant cover crops as part of this strategy, but even if you\u2019re not, there are some important steps to take now that can help make sure your soil is in peak condition come spring planting.&nbsp; Let\u2019s take a look at how to optimise your fall tillage for better results next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why fall tillage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In no-till systems, the soil won\u2019t be touched after crops are harvested.&nbsp; But the vast majority of US farmers will carry out some form of tillage in the fall, even if it\u2019s very light or shallow.&nbsp; Extremes of heat, drought and rainfall in different locations across the states means that after a prolonged growing season, the upper layers of soil can benefit from some light tillage to break up the crust, reduce compaction and manage residue or weeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tractor-fall-chisel-plowing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tractor engaging in autumn-chisel plowing beneath a cloudy sky  \" class=\"wp-image-878\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tractor-fall-chisel-plowing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tractor-fall-chisel-plowing-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tractor-fall-chisel-plowing-64x43.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tractor-fall-chisel-plowing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tractor-fall-chisel-plowing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tractor-fall-chisel-plowing.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What kind of fall tillage is right for my farm?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re new to farming, you\u2019ll already have a good idea of what type of tillage you need to counteract any soil problems that have arisen over summer, or that are likely to occur in the winter months.&nbsp; For instance, if you know a particular part of the farm is prone to aggressive weeds, you\u2019ll want to address those before they get established.&nbsp; If you have a field where the soil has become very baked, you might want to break that up so that fall rains can sink in rather than run off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want to get really technical about which fall tillage method is right for your soil \u2013 and even which tillage tools to use \u2013 a great way to find out is to use a soil compaction probe or penetrometer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-optimization-fall-tillage-man-in-plowed-field-1024x782.jpg\" alt=\"Man standing in a freshly plowed field after harvest, demonstrating fall tillage techniques for soil optimization\" class=\"wp-image-879\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-optimization-fall-tillage-man-in-plowed-field-1024x782.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-optimization-fall-tillage-man-in-plowed-field-600x458.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-optimization-fall-tillage-man-in-plowed-field-64x49.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-optimization-fall-tillage-man-in-plowed-field-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-optimization-fall-tillage-man-in-plowed-field-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-optimization-fall-tillage-man-in-plowed-field.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a soil penetrometer used for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A soil penetrometer is a probe with a handle and a gauge for measuring pressure (PSI).&nbsp; It is used to determine whether the soil in a particular field or area has a compaction layer, and if so, how deep that layer runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The instructions for using a penetrometer may vary from model to model but the basic premise is that any soil structure requiring 300PSI or more of pressure to push the probe in is said to be compacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The probe has a sharp tip that is inserted into the soil and manually pushed down.&nbsp; When the pressure reaches 300PSI, the depth is noted.&nbsp; The user then continues to push the probe into the soil until the pressure required drops to less than 300PSI, and this depth is also noted.&nbsp; The difference between the two measurements is the depth of the compaction layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve determined where your soil compaction is, how deep it is, and which crops you want to grow there next, you can make an informed decision about how deeply and aggressively you need to till the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much tillage do I need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The penetrometer simulates root penetration, which declines exponentially above 150PSI of compaction, limiting a crop\u2019s ability to take up moisture and nutrients from the soil and therefore inhibiting growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of your tillage operations is to reduce soil compaction to less than 150PSI within the root zone of the crop you are planning to grow.&nbsp; For shallow-rooted crops like lettuce, you may only need 12 inches of non-compacted soil, so a deeper compaction layer may not need to be disturbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For deep-rooted crops like corn, which can penetrate as far as 4 feet, some surface compaction can be easily resolved without the need for aggressive, deep tillage blades \u2013 the developing roots will do the rest on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information about the severity and depth of soil compaction should be weighed against other factors, particularly soil moisture \u2013 ideally 24 hours after a saturating rain or irrigation cycle.&nbsp; If the soil is very dry, the PSI reading will be much higher and you could end up performing unnecessary tillage to resolve a problem that could be fixed with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tillage-equipment-muddy-soil-preparation-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up view of post-harvest soil optimization and blades on a gravel ground\" class=\"wp-image-880\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tillage-equipment-muddy-soil-preparation-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tillage-equipment-muddy-soil-preparation-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tillage-equipment-muddy-soil-preparation-64x85.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tillage-equipment-muddy-soil-preparation-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tillage-equipment-muddy-soil-preparation-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tillage-equipment-muddy-soil-preparation.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What type of tillage tools should I use to reduce compaction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the severity and depth of your soil\u2019s compaction layer, you can select tillage tools to address it with the least amount of soil disturbance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving the soil undisturbed has benefits for reducing future compaction because it preserves the natural structure \u2013 the plant material, earthworm burrows, pores and biodiversity that enable soil to move moisture and nutrients around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are options for shallow, medium and deep tillage as well as options for how much you want to displace the soil, which we&#8217;ll explore below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shallow tillage tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-speed compact discs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-speed compact discs are usually mid-shallow concavity blades that penetrate the soil by up to 12 inches, but more typically around 8-10 inches.\u00a0 The machinery is designed to break up surface compaction and colds of earth in a single, high-speed pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Cultivators<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultivators are also used for shallow or secondary tillage, either to remove weeds or to create a fine surface tilth for seed sowing.&nbsp; Cultivators can be fitted with a variety of tools including <a href=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/ripper-points\/\">ripper points<\/a>, disc blades and sweep blades (also known as shovels).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Sweeps<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/chisel-plow\/\">sweep<\/a> or shovel is a wide, footed blade with a sharp nose and one or two \u2018wings\u2019 extending out either side.&nbsp; The point of the blade penetrates the soil at a shallow depth of around 10-15cm and the wings are dragged through parallel to the soil surface, slicing weeds just below the surface and breaking up the hardpan if present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Vertical tillage blades<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertical tillage blades are typically between 20 and 24 inches in diameter so they penetrate between 10 and 12 inches deep.\u00a0 When the blades are flat and smooth, they don\u2019t move the top layer of soil sideways or cause it to turn over.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Coulter blades<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/coulters\">Coulter blades<\/a> are typically run in front of deeper tillage blades to chop residue or soften the soil, but they can be used for shallow tillage.&nbsp; They start from around 15 inches in diameter which gives around 7 inches of soil penetration.&nbsp; Wavy or fluted coulter blades have a more aggressive action which helps to break up clumps of residue or clods of soil on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-tillage-kuhn-krause-excelerator-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a red 'Excelerator' tillage equipment by KUHN Krause working in the field, turning over soil after harvest\" class=\"wp-image-902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-tillage-kuhn-krause-excelerator-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-tillage-kuhn-krause-excelerator-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-tillage-kuhn-krause-excelerator-64x43.webp 64w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-tillage-kuhn-krause-excelerator-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-tillage-kuhn-krause-excelerator-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/post-harvest-soil-tillage-kuhn-krause-excelerator.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medium tillage tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medium-depth tillage can be carried out by using tillage tools that are adjustable \u2013 so for example, chisel plow spikes are normally a deep tillage tool, but their depth can be raised so they don\u2019t go as deep.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise some shallow tillage tools, like vertical tillage blades, can have a more aggressive action if you choose wavy or fluted blades that cause more lateral soil displacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deep tillage tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Chisel Plow \/ Subsoiler<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A chisel plough is a heavy duty machine that drags sharp points called <a href=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/chisel-plow-sweeps\/spikes\/\">chisel plow spikes<\/a> down into the soil and then pulls them along underneath the surface at a maximum depth of around 18 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chisel ploughs are specifically designed to address compaction of the subsoil without disturbing residue on the surface.&nbsp; They are most often used in dry regions, where they can help to aerate the soil and facilitate moisture infiltration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Disc blades<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Disc blades are available in a wide range of depths, typically up to 42 inches but sometimes even larger, and can penetrate up to 24 inches below the soil surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The edge of a disc blade may be smooth or notched to aid the cutting action of the blade and prevent clogging with mud or residue.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/wearpartsllc.com\/product-category\/tillage\/disc-blades\/\">Disc blades<\/a> often have a concave profile, like a shallow bowl \u2013 the more concave the disc, the more aggressive the tillage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dished shape has a similar effect to a traditional moldboard plow, turning over the top layer of soil as it passes through the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get ready for fall tillage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Wearparts we manufacture some of the highest quality, most durable tillage tools on the planet, with options to fit all popular OEM machinery brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For advice on the best tillage tools for your soil conditions this fall, or to locate your nearest Wearparts <a href=\"https:\/\/wearpartsweb.com\/find-a-dealer\/\">dealer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wearpartsweb.com\/contact-us\/\">get in touch.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Depending on where you\u2019re located in the US, your harvest season is perhaps just beginning, well underway, or just about wrapped for 2023.&nbsp; That means it\u2019s time to focus on post-harvest and what you can do now to ensure a more successful crop yield in 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp; Of course, you may be preparing to plant cover [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":878,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[934,929,928,927,931,937,932,940,930],"tags":[41,42,43],"class_list":["post-877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chisel-plow","category-coulter-blades","category-disc-blades","category-fkl-bearings-hubs","category-high-speed-tillage","category-ripper-points","category-strip-tillage","category-tillage","category-vertical-tillage","tag-agricultural-practices","tag-soil-optimization","tag-tillage"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Post-Harvest Soil Optimization: Fall Tillage and Tools<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fall tillage can improve soil condition ahead of spring planting \u2013 but how much is too much? 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