A common mistake that people make when assessing soil is adding fertility to solve growth problems, when that isn’t the real issue. If the nutrients that are in the soil reserves are tied-up, then it’s a release problem, nutrient absorption deficiency to be exact. How do you correct this? Soften and mellow the existing topsoil […]
You’ve heard the term biological farming, but what does it all mean? Biological farming is the practice of using a specific approach to food and fiber production that respects the natural processes in the farming or gardening ecosystem. This process will yield top quality products, provide a viable living for the producer and sustain long-term […]
Soil chemistry is fascinating in that no two areas in an acre have to be the same. So what makes soil healthy? Turf, soils and operating budgets will benefit tremendously if biostimulants are added and consistent applications are incorporated into a regular soil management program, but that’s just the beginning. Here is what healthy soil […]
The reason biological farming is so successful is that it addresses the issues in the chemistry and biological makeup of the soil below ground, not just above. 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 […]
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 […]
Potassium is the third of the “big three” macronutrients that plants rely on. It facilitates the movement of nutrients, water, and carbohydrates into plant tissue. These processes are crucial in the regulation of photosynthesis and growth. Often, yellowing leaf edges, white spots, and stunted growth are attributed to a water deficiency. While sometimes this can […]
Advances in technology have steadily increased crop yield for farmers in the past century. Finding and correcting the problems within a struggling crop is a multi-faceted process that involves constant inputs and modification. Only once the limiting factor in a crop is identified can it increase potential. One way to conceptualize how a limiting factor […]
The reason biological farming is so successful is that it addresses the issues in the chemistry and biological makeup of the soil below ground, not just above. Current farming practices contribute less than 3% of total inputs towards improving or bringing back to life native soils, chemicals and fertilizers contrary to popular belief are harming […]
“Microorganisms” are organisms that can be seen only with the aid of a microscope and that typically consists of only a single cell. Microorganisms include bacteria, protozoans, and certain algae and fungi. The uniqueness of microorganisms and their often unpredictable nature and biosynthetic capabilities, given a specific set of environmental and cultural conditions, have made […]
The rhizosphere is the zone of soil that surrounds the plant root. This zone is where the biology and the chemistry of the soil are influenced by the root – but, there is no distinct edge. The zone is about 1mm wide and is an area of intense biological and chemical activity. This area is […]
