NDSU Extension Service and University of Minnesota Extension are sponsoring soil compaction field demonstrations near Fergus Falls, Minn., on Sept. 1.

The Tires, Traction and Compaction Field Day will focus on the causes and effects of compaction in farm fields. Soil and cropping experts will use four soil pits to demonstrate management techniques that can minimize soil compaction.

Registration for the field day will start at 9 a.m. Education demonstrations and presentations will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 2:30 p.m.

There is no charge to attend the demonstrations. However, viewing space around the field demonstration pits may be limited. Preregistration is recommended so the field layout can be adjusted to accommodate participants. To preregister, call (888) 241-3261 or email foxxx055@umn.edu.

For more information, contact John Nowatzki, NDSU Extension agricultural machine systems specialist, at john.nowatzki@ndsu.edu or (701) 261-9842 or Jodi DeJong-Hughes at dejon003@umn.edu or (320) 815-4112.

To get to the demonstrations from Fergus Falls, take Minnesota Highway 210 west to French, Minn. From there, go south on 138th Avenue (turns into 220th Street), then go west on 220th Street for a quarter mile, then south on 135th Avenue for one mile, and west on 210th Street for one mile.