Reading time 4 minutes In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we will be taking a closer look at the signs of Nitrogen (N) loss, how to remedy N-deficient soils, and proactive measures you can take to prevent the loss of N. In the last blog post, we discussed how N is critical for plant […]
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Farmers have been put through the ringer this year with a seemingly unending winter and now constant rain. By now, flooding and oversaturated fields may have introduced a new contender to the ring: nitrogen deficiency. In this week’s edition of Growing Possibilities, we will discuss the four main processes in which nitrogen (N) is […]
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Spring is finally here and it’s time for us to stop hibernating and start seeding! Unfortunately, as we come out of our holes to embrace the warmth of spring, so do the pests. There are all kinds of pests ready to try and damage crop production, but thankfully farmers have pesticides to fight back. But […]
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With the first day of spring coming up this weekend and the weather finally warming up seeding time is just around the corner. You are probably looking and cringing at the price for fertilizers right now, considering it has nearly doubled since last season (1). You are probably asking yourself “why do I even need […]
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As we finish our first week in March, many of us are looking forward to the spring thaw which is just around the corner. While it may not seem like it with all the snow we currently have on the ground, this also means seeding is not too far off. As such, now is the […]
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Right about now, many of us are counting down the days until spring arrives, all the snow melts, and we can begin seeding. This winter has been especially relentless in many areas, with record snowfalls and frigid temperatures. In this week’s edition of Growing the Possibilities we will look at how the conditions in […]
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Now that we are in the thick of winter, many of you are probably enjoying the indoors while looking forward to the upcoming spring. With the sky-high fertilizer prices we’re currently experiencing, fertilizer use efficiency is a hot topic, with many people wondering how they can get the most for their money. In this week’s […]
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Now that the outside temperature is quite low, most of us are enjoying the coziness of our homes while we wait for warmer weather. Some of you may be thinking about this year’s crops already and planning ahead for seeding time. Many of you have already applied some nitrogen (N) fertilizer, but others may have […]
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With Christmas only a day away, everyone is busy last minute stocking up on groceries, gifts and chocolates for the upcoming holidays. Some of you may be buying organic foods for your holiday meals. But have you ever wondered how organic farmers provide the nutrients for their crops? More specifically, how do they provide enough […]
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As the snow begins to accumulate on the fields and Christmas celebrations draw near, farmers are tinkering in their shops and dusting off their machinery. Even with the drier conditions this year, many of you are thinking of planting legumes next year. As most legume growers know, inoculating your legumes is essential for nitrogen (N) […]
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