When winter comes and fields across the Prairies look more like the North Pole than farmland, it’s easy to think that everything under the soil goes to sleep. But crops, weeds, and pests may slow down, soil microbes keep working. The soil under snow can be surprisingly active. Think of your field as Santa’s workshop […]
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As agriculture faces mounting pressure to produce more with less, biological inputs like microbial inoculants are stepping into the spotlight. In 2025, tiny allies such as bacteria, fungi, and other beneficial microbes are helping farmers improve yields, reduce synthetic fertilizer use, and build more resilient cropping systems. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we […]
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Political uncertainty continues to mount, driving up input costs for growers of cereals, oilseeds, legumes, and tuber crops. Fertilizer prices are climbing sharply, and other production expenses are following suit which is forcing many farmers to tighten the purse strings and reconsider discretionary spending. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we’ll explore the financial […]
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With harvesting underway and predictions starting to roll in, it’s a great time to begin planning for 2026. In this week’s Growing Possibilities, we explore how harvest numbers are shaping up this season and what can be done to prepare for next spring. Projections show increased harvest volumes for canola, corn, oats, and lentils, while […]
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As we quickly approach planting season for winter wheat, it’s a good time for a refresher on the importance of using a P-solubilizing Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we’ll explore the advantages of winter wheat and the role inoculants and/or ag-biologicals can play in a successful crop. Winter […]
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Now that summer is in full swing, many farmers will begin checking their legume plants to see if nodules have properly formed. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we answer some basic question that may arise and what to expect when it comes to nodules in your legume crop. First off, what are nodules […]
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In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we explore strategies for combating stress factors that can damage crops and hurt the bottom line. Crops face a never-ending list of challenges that can cause stress and hinder performance. With reports of below-average rainfall across the Canadian Prairies, the word “drought” is top of mind for many […]
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As farmers continue planting their crops, early signs indicate a growing shift from canola to wheat in Canada. This trend is driven by tariffs imposed by China and trade uncertainties stemming from the U.S. Additionally, in recent years, U.S. farmers have been producing less wheat, prompting Canadian farmers to fill the gap. Despite wheat’s agronomic […]
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In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we explore strategies for maintaining crop health after planting and as plants begin to grow. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) play a vital role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing plant growth, improving nutrient uptake, and increasing resistance to environmental stressors. Among the various application methods, early post PGPR […]
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With the seeding season well underway across North America, parts of western Canada and northern Ontario have experienced abnormally dry conditions throughout April and into May. Some areas are even facing severe to extreme drought (1). As we look ahead, the amount of rainfall expected in the coming weeks remains uncertain, and drought-like conditions continue […]
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