Does bioinoculant formulation technology impact how microbes (e.g., bacteria) enter the root zone? In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we will look at how liquid inoculants can help get immobile nutrients like phosphorus closer to the plant. The main formulations that bioinoculants come in are peat, liquid and granular (1). Peat powder inoculants are […]
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How do microorganisms survive the cold? Do microbe numbers decrease each winter? Do I need to inoculate each year? We’ve gotten lots of these questions from our customers and we’ll try to address them in this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities. Like other soil microorganisms, soil bacteria have a few adaptations to survive the colder […]
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Should you use inoculants and ag-biologicals in-furrow on soybeans? Evidence is piling up that this method can help farmers to take their beans to the next level. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we explore best practices for applying an inoculant or ag-biological with a liquid in-furrow fertility program. We also look at real-world […]
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Inoculant on winter wheat? Can farmers use inoculants and/ or ag-biologicals in the fall to promote the growth of winter wheat? Yes they can and some already are. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we look at the advantages of winter wheat and the role inoculants and/or ag-biologicals can play in a successful crop. […]
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Is nitrogen (N) important to soybean protein content? Yes, adequate N supply to the soybean plant is a determining factor of protein content in soybeans (1). Protein content can affect the price paid for soybeans as it is an important seed quality component and export determinant (2). In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we […]
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Can I use inoculants or ag-biologicals on my canola? Yes, you can use inoculants or ag-biologicals on your canola but only specific products will work. In today’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we look at what inoculants will work on canola and what features to look for when choosing a canola inoculant. Our focus is on […]
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With summer quickly ticking by many farmers will be digging up their legume plants to see if they have formed proper nodules. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we look at how root nodules form, how to check for root nodules in your legume crop, and what to do if you don’t find nodules. […]
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How does flooding and stagnant water affect crops? Flooding can have both negative and positive effects on agricultural land depending on context. Soil nutrients can be either lost or gained depending on the type of flooding and microbial populations can go up or down depending on the type of microbe. In this week’s edition of […]
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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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