7.5 Tiny Bytes: Penetrometers and the Real Cost of Compacted Soil

We dig into why soil compaction is more than “hard ground” and how it quietly limits roots, water, and oxygen in ways that can cut yields. We also walk through how a penetrometer works, what PSI numbers actually mean, and how to take readings that do not fool you. In this episode we talk about... • soil compaction as reduced pore space and increased root resistance • common field hotspots like headlands and wet-traffic scars • impacts on oxygen movement, water uptake, root d...