Assess compaction while you collect your soil samples. We have a field penetrometer (compaction tester) available to borrow for a one week loan. The umbrella sized instrument can be sent by mail if you provide a shipping address.
Please contact Bob Schindelbeck: (607) 227-6055 rrs3@cornell.edu
Find instructions for use in the Surface and Subsurface Hardness section of the Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health – The Cornell Framework Manual and the Pennsylvania State University penetrometer user guide.06_Surface_Subsurface