Fertilizer markets have experienced significant volatility in recent years, creating uncertainty for growers planning their fertility programs. A combination of geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and fluctuating energy prices has influenced both nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer availability worldwide. As a result, improving nutrient efficiency and ensuring crops can access the nutrients already present in the […]
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Fertilizer is one of the largest line items on most farm budgets. Yet a significant portion of applied nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) never actually makes it into the plant. Some is lost to the environment. Some becomes chemically unavailable in the soil. And some depends entirely on soil biology to be accessed by roots. […]
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Fertilizer is one of the largest line items on a grower’s budget, but it can also be one of the least efficient. Every season, significant dollars are spent on nitrogen and phosphorus that never actually make it into the plant. Some nitrogen (N) never gets fixed. Some phosphorus (P) never leaves the soil. Yet both […]
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As spring seeding approaches, early-season decisions can have a lasting impact on crop performance. While seed selection, fertility and crop protection often take priority, inoculants are another input worth considering. Seed inoculants for soybeans and pulses are biological tools that help plants access nitrogen through natural nitrogen fixation while supporting early root development. When used […]
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With the beginning of a new year, it’s a good time to start at the basics. In this week’s edition of Grow Possibilities, we discuss and learn about inoculants and why they are important. Inoculants are one of the most exciting tools in modern agriculture and sustainable farming. In plain terms, inoculants are beneficial microorganisms […]
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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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