Is now the time to start planning your pulse crop for 2025? In today’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we decided to do a fall roundup on the state of the pulse industry. First, we ask; what can growers and retailers expect from the pulse market in 2024-2025? Then we look at the predictions for demand […]
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At XiteBio we pride ourselves on our in-house Innovation Research and Development (IRD). Our IRD Team is constantly working on the next big thing in inoculant and ag-biological technology. This work all takes place in our state-of-the art microbiology laboratory. The XiteBio lab is also the site of XiteBio’s rigorous QA/QC processes that ensure the […]
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How does Phosphorus (P) get into plants? Phosphorus can be absorbed through plant roots (specifically root hairs) when it exists in its inorganic form. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we will explore the many forms of P and what farmers can do to ensure their plants have access to this valuable nutrient. Phosphorus […]
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Is an inoculant different from a biological? Yes and No, and it Depends. Every inoculant needs to contain something that is alive while every biological only needs to contain something that was once alive. Because of this every inoculant can be a biological but not every biological can be an inoculant. One way of looking […]
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Can liquid inoculant get nutrients to the plant faster? Yes, dual-action liquid inoculant, can make fertilizer more accessible and promote root growth getting nutrients into the plant faster. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we will explore how dual-action liquid inoculant can be an effective way to get your soybean plants off to the […]
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In today’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we ask: are potato growers using ag-biologicals? The potato plant is the third most important crop worldwide (1). But are potato growers seeing returns from the ag-biological revolution? Some are but from what we are seeing many could benefit from taking a closer look at new yield boosting products […]
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What’s the plus in XiteBio® Yield+? Today’s edition of Growing Possibilities will answer this question and share our most recent yield results on wheat, corn and canola. When choosing an ag-biological we suggest asking what benefits it offers beyond yield. Our customers are often farmers who have mastered chemical fertility and are looking for the […]
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There are a lot of soybean inoculants to choose from. Why buy premium soybean inoculant? Soybean inoculants have been around for a century in one form or another. But in that time the technology has changed. Today premium inoculants can save time, money, and stress while boosting yields and profitability. With the costs of inputs […]
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A short Q & A on how to select an inoculant or biological with Jeremy Voth of XiteBio Technologies Inc. Q: What is an ag-biological can you define it for me? A: The term ag-biological is quite broad. It could mean a product made from non-living components, like extracts from a plant or animal. […]
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What’s new in pulse crops for 2024? In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we look at three positive developments in the Canadian as well as Northern US pulse market. The possibility of a trade deal with China New genetics for disease resistance and yield Microbial research into drought resistance In November of 2023 Pulse […]
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