I don't claim to be an authority on this, but if 3 to 6 inches was mellow, then got hard above the underlying sand layer, does sound like a compaction issue. Assume has likely been conventional tilled, 20 inch disk blade buried clear to the hub would likely yield 6 inches. 20 divided by 2 equals 10, less the hub diameter of 4 divided by 2 equals 8. Never able to go clear to hub, so 3 to 6 sounds right. Now, as to busting the hardpan, my opinion is to rip to about 12 to 15 inches. Will take some power, but souds like you have access. My opinion would also be to plant a legume, such as clover or alfalfa, after ripping in order to get below the hardpan with roots and also to set nitrogen deep. I am sure you will get better advice than mine later. DOUG
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