It’s getting tougher and tougher to make an honest living by farming. Giant farming organizations cut corners to pinch pennies. They use harmful pesticides that help their bottom line while hurting the consumer. Raising crops the right way, as we advocate at Pro-Soil, requires innovative strategies. Carefully monitored soil nutrition, above ground soil practices and […]
Our Pro-Soil article on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium details the basics about how these three major elements contribute to crop growth. These “big 3” soil nutrients are also known as NPK. Each letter in NPK stands for each element’s symbol on the periodic table. “N” stands for nitrogen. “P” stands for phosphorus. “K” stands for […]
Pore space in soil, also known as soil porosity, describes the amount of negative space between soil particles. Pores, or pore spaces, get created when plant roots, insects, and earth worms move through the soil. Pore space also gets created when below-ground liquids releases gas and as fertilized materials work their way into the soil. […]
With everyone spending more time at home due to the global pandemic, now might be a good time to try out growing your own hops for home brewing. Here at Pro-Soil, we have some tips for those looking to get into home brewing and growing your own hops to give your home brews a more […]
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 […]
Before we go over the role of farm soil in the production of biodynamic wines we want to briefly explain that pretty much every ecosystem on our planet relies on the healthy interactions between plants, animals and soil. Similar to one of the tenets of biodynamic agriculture, we believe that the path to healthier, more […]
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 […]
