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=Internal Links=
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*[[Subsoiler]] (A Form of Tractor Town Agricultural Equipment used for this)
*[[Broadfork]] (A Manual Tool for Subsoiling, works in a similar manner to steeping on a shovel to "get it going", then using that leverage to lift a square of all soil + vegetation above that depth)
*[[Keyline Plowing]] (The application of this technique to [[Keyline Design]] ) (Thus can also be known as [[Keyline Subsoiling]] / [[Contour Subsoiling]] )


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*[https://www.sare.org/publications/conservation-tillage-systems-in-the-southeast/chapter-6-in-row-subsoiling-to-disrupt-soil-compaction/subsoiling/ The [[Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education]] Page on Subsoiling]
*[https://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf08342828/pdf08342828dpi72.pdf A Paper by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Titled "Using Subsoiling To Reduce Soil Compaction" ]
*[https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/3861-the-benefits-of-subsoiling An June 1, 1998 Article, Posted in Precision Ag by No-Till Farmer Magazine Titled "The Benefits of Subsoiling - An Ohio State study finds yields on poorly drained soils can improve with subsoiling."] (Discusses use in Corn and Soybean Operations)
*[https://www.mossyoak.com/our-obsession/blogs/how-to/the-art-and-science-of-subsoiling An Article from " GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine" Titled "The Art and Science of Subsoiling] (In regards to wildlife feed lots (used for hunting and/or watching wildlife), but still relevant)

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Basics

  • Non-Inversion tillage below a depth of 14 inches (Check other definitions/minimum depth)
  • Reduces Soil Compaction and allows for more root growth and water infiltration / reduces runoff

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