Thousands and thousands of American farmers have gradually made the move from chemically intensive farming to a new biological farming system, one that nurtures fundamental soil life and inherent mineral in the soil, yielding healthier crops and higher net profits per acre. There are a plethora of articles supporting this big change in farming since […]
The main concern for proper soil management is to focus on “nutrient balance.” In our last two blogs we dove into the importance of cations and biostimulants and their individual roles in soil health – in this installment, we will talk about the advantages (and best practices) of using cations and biostimulants in unison to […]
Microflora of disease-suppressive soils is dominated by antagonistic microorganisms which produce antibiotics. These include fungi of the genera Penicillium, Tricho derma, and Aspergillus, and actinomycetes of the genus Streptomyces. The antibiotics they produce can have biostatic and biocidal effects on soil-borne plant pathogens, including Fusarium which would have an incidence in these soils of less […]
The probability that a particular beneficial microorganism will become predominant, even with organic fanning or nature farming methods, will depend on the ecosystem and environmental conditions. It can take several hundred years for various species of higher and lower plants to interact and develop into a definable and stable ecosystem. Even if the population of […]
There are a number of methods that can be used to increase your soybean crop yield this season. At Pro-Soil Agricultural Solutions, we recommend following the guidelines listed below to ensure a strong crop and a bountiful harvest: Reduce soil compaction during fall tillage and harvest operations. Compacted soil will restrict root growth and limit […]
The diversity and population factors associated with the soil microflora have discouraged scientists from conducting research to develop control strategies. Many believe that, even when beneficial microorganisms are cultured and inoculated into soils, their number is relatively small compared with the indigenous soil inhabitants, and they would likely be rapidly overwhelmed by the established soil […]
Biostimulants, in their raw form, have been used agronomically for hundreds of years. Broken down into their base components, these organic substances contain humus, amino acids, proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates and simple sugars, all materials that enhance the active biomass in the root zone and improve plant growth and soil vitality. Overuse of chemical pesticides and […]
Soils can be characterized according to their in indigenous microflora which perform putrefactive, fermentative, synthetic and zymogenic reactions and processes. In most soils, these functions are going on simultaneously with the rate and extent of each determined by the types and numbers of associated microorganisms that are actively involved at any one time. Pro-Soil Ag […]
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of natural soil nutrition and liquid plant food products that enhances the effects of fertilizer and stimulate plant growth, we are often asked what soil types respond most favorably to Below Ground Management strategies. Keep in mind that we are working with Below Ground principles and improving soil energy […]
Every herbicide and pesticide ever tested has non-target organism side effects. It is rare that scientists make such blanket statements, but in this case, it is true. Most pesticides are not as detrimental as methyl bromide, for example, but while each application may impact only a few species, the cumulative and long term effects of […]
