Before you start making changes, you need to know EXACTLY what you have going in....
Start by addressing drainage issues if any. Wet areas will usually be high in salt concentration. That alone will destroy any efforts you make going forward.
THEN get full soil testing. From there, work to get ph as close as can be to 6.8 to 7.0
Deep rip or chisel plow next if compaction is an issue.
THEN start to build organic matter. Remember, tillage breaks down organic matter. Minimal tillage once you start to improve the soil will help over long haul. Follow that with fertilizers, etc.
Realize this ground didn't just get that way over night. It may take years to get it to good condition.
All the advice listed so far MAY help, in SOME conditions. You have to know EXACTLY what you have before you get specific with future actions. (ie, it's tough to get where you're going if you don't know where you're at)
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