Flood warnings were put into effect for parts of the upper Midwest. When floods occur, we often consider the damage it can have to our crops and soil. You put in the hard work to achieve a healthy soil, only to be drowned by excessive water. Natural events and harsh weather are a reality that […]
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of natural soil nutrition and liquid plant food products that enhance the effects of fertilizer and stimulate plant growth, we at Pro-Soil are driven by our mission to help farmers across the country improve the health of their soils and the quality of the crops they raise. We believe […]
Climate scientists split Earth into different climate zones based on average year-round temperatures and precipitation. These zones or types of climates include: tropical, dry, temperate, continental and polar. Some scientists name these zones slightly different but the ideal crops that grow in each zone remains constant. Some of the most commonly grown crops in the […]
We at Pro-Soil try to look at the big picture when we advise farmers how to achieve increased crop yields. Some of the tactics that we advise include soil activators, preventing soil degradation, avoiding soil compaction, increasing soil porosity and generally working toward sustainable farm soil management. Another great way to achieve increased yields is […]
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, […]
Biostimulants are organic compounds that cause or accelerate biochemical activity within a plant, increasing the efficiency of a plant or any of its parts, or increasing the uptake and availability of necessary nutrients. When applied to soil or foliage, biostimulants affect or accelerate chemical changes in living cells by which energy is provided for vital […]
It’s the main goal, isn’t? Protecting your crops and increasing your crop production. Plain and simple. Simple, though, isn’t always the case. There are other problems and constraints that have been major obstacles to controlling the microflora of agricultural soils. First and foremost, is recognizing that there is a large number of types of microorganisms that […]
A healthy root system is necessary for a productive crop. Using Pro-Soil agricultural products and reducing usage of heavy farm equipment can be the difference between an average soybean yield and a new record crop, and it’s been proven. Improving root health can be as simple as reducing your use of heavy farm equipment. Compaction, most […]
Increasing Soybean Yield with Biological Soil Amendments! Are you a soybean farmer who is looking to increase your soybean yield through the use of soil amendments? At Pro-Soil agricultural solutions, we create our farm biologicals with farmers like you in mind. By using Pro-Soil agricultural products, you are ensuring that you will develop a deeper, stronger root system and your results will […]
The healthiness of your soil is directly related to a fruitful crop yield, but how do you maintain and improve soil health? To get to back to your soil’s original nutrient balance would mean leaving the soil untouched for at least a few years, this is true, but there are steps you can take that […]
