How Can I Prevent Soil Degradation?

Modern farming has focused almost exclusively on above-ground management with virtually no emphasis placed on below ground management. While above-ground soil management practices are important, further consideration needs to be made to below-ground management. Until we begin addressing soil health in a comprehensive way, we will continue to see problems with soil acidity, alkalinity, salinity, fertility, structure, erosion, biodiversity and more. In this article we look at how real-life farmers are using Pro-Soil to combat soil degradation and to achieve increased crop yields.

Soil Degradation Is a Serious Threat to U.S. Food Security

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, “Reversing the degradation of soil, water and biological resources and enhancing crop and livestock production through appropriate land use and management practices are essential components in achieving food and livelihood security.”

The soil activator products we sell at Pro-Soil have helped farmers across the country to fight soil degradation and to promote soil conservation, soil fertility and increased yields.

Instead of continuously adding new inputs to your soil, consider unlocking the biological potential already present. The microbial activity in your soil is one of the primary factors that influences nutrient availability. Microbial activity also promotes soil porosity and root health for crops.

Soil Activators Can Help Fight Soil Degradation

There are many different types of soil activator. Soil activators are also known as bio stimulants, because they enhance the microbial activity in soils. Soil activation leads to increased nutrient availability, mellow soils, increased root mass and better overall crop health.

Pro-Soil achieves soil activation by using below ground management materials including organic acids, fertilizers, chelated trace minerals, kelp, enzymes, a compatible non-ionic surfactant and most importantly, humates.

Our number one soil activator is PS – Foundation 1-0-1.

Brad Cornman Trusts Pro-Soil for Below Ground Soil Management

Pro-Soil’s below-ground management biotechnology products enable farmers to better manage the factors that drive input costs up and those that limit production. We don’t expect farmers to take our word for it. Instead, we thought it would be more persuasive to listen to why Cumberland Valley Cooperative Association (CVCA) uses our products. CVCA helps Pennsylvania farmers through nutrient management plans, conservation outlines, erosion mitigation, soil analysis and many other services.

“I believe that below ground management is the most important portion of being able to grow a crop. It is where all your nutrients are stored. It is where you will see the benefit quicker. As far as that crop coming out of the ground and getting going. The only way that you can effectively grow a high yielding crop is to have your nutrients balanced and have them available in the soil. Below ground management is where it’s at if you want to grow quality crops.

With nutrient management issues becoming more and more of an issue, I believe that products such as Pro-Soil’s line of products are going to be instrumental in helping farmers to reduce their costs and be able to produce more to be able to supply the world with the food that’s going to be needed for the future.” – Brad Cornman, Agronomy Products and Services Manager, CVCA

 Find a full list of Pro-Soil’s products here. If you’re ready for increased crop yields using fewer inputs, give us a call at 1-800-714-4903.