When using an inoculant or biological, it is always important to consider its compatibility with any inputs that are being applied at the same time. Inoculants and biologicals contain living bacteria or other microbes that need the right conditions to survive and thrive. Combining them with other seed treatments or fertilizers can potentially cause the […]
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We have been getting a lot of questions lately about the need to inoculate your crops every year. Is it necessary? If I added bacteria last season, isn’t there enough bacteria already? If I add bacteria every year, won’t I eventually get enough bacteria that I won’t have to add anymore? And if I am […]
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One of the major pests North American pulse farmers will be dealing with this year is Pea Leaf Weevils. They can have a huge effect on nitrogen fixation, reduce yields and erase the effects of applied fertilizers and inoculants on your pea and faba bean crops. So what are Pea Leaf Weevils? And how do […]
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When looking at crop inoculants and biologicals, you may have seen the mention of PGPR, or products that mention their use of PGPR to enhance plant growth. So what does PGPR mean? How does this affect your soil? How can this benefit your crops? PGPR stands for Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria, and refers to bacteria […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to inoculants, not all are created equal, and there is no end to the variation you can find between products. One of the key differences between different brands and products is the colony forming unit (CFU)/ml or g, or more plainly, the actual number of bacteria within the product. An inoculant that […]
Read MoreThriving Through Innovation Newsletter Fall/Winter 2018 CEO’s Message This is the time of year when we reflect on the previous growing season, and make our plans for the future. Be it the weather or the market, 2018 had its share of challenges for many of our farmer, retailer and distributor customers. We are in an […]
Read MoreStarter Liquid Fertilizer (eg., 10-34-0, G22) + SoyRhizo®→ Convenient In-Furrow Use Is your inoculant slowing you down? If you find yourself unable to use your preferred seed treatment or go in-furrow with liquid starter fertilizer, it may be time to consider switching inoculants. Some inoculants do not offer many options when it comes to compatibility […]
Read MoreAfter a year that saw above-average yields for wheat and canola despite dry conditions in much of North America, many farmers’ bins are brimming to the top with this year’s harvest, especially in the Canadian prairies. But all that grain can take a toll on your soil, depleting it of critical nutrients. The following table […]
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