Root nodulation occurs when bacteria infect legume plants and provide usable Nitrogen (N) in exchange for food. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we give you the How, Why, Where, When and What (to do if you have problems) of nodulation. How: Root nodules are formed thanks to the symbiotic relationships between legume plants […]
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Summertime is here! As the season progresses, planted crops are germinating, or have already emerged and are advancing through their stages. On top of the ever-changing weather we’ve had this year, farmers have another problem – pests. Pesky bugs like flea beetles, aphids, grasshoppers, and many more are chewing through your crops. Many of you […]
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In our last blog post, we discussed the importance of soil microflora and how it is affected by flooding and stagnant water in your fields. As certain areas may still be experiencing flooding, some of you might be wondering, how can you manage your field for seeding after it was heavily flood damaged? In […]
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Some areas of Canada, like us here in Manitoba, have experienced increased flooding this year due to late snowstorms, intense periods of rain, and warmer temperatures quickly melting the existing snow. Understandably, you might be concerned about the impact of flooding on the stability of your soil’s microbial health. Will these extreme conditions negatively affect […]
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Now that spring has arrived, some growers have already began seeding while others are just staring at the snow waiting for it all to melt. This means everyone is talking about seeding and a topic in conversation to the legume growers is inoculating. As many of you are preparing for this crucial time, some of […]
Read MoreXiteBio’s Inoculants Have Been Approved for Use by Organic Farmers Winnipeg, Canada (December 8, 2020): XiteBio Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that XiteBio® SoyRhizo® and XiteBio® PulseRhizo® premium liquid inoculants have been approved for organic agriculture use. XiteBio® SoyRhizo®, the liquid soybean inoculant, and XiteBio® PulseRhizo® , the liquid pulse inoculant, can now be […]
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