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September 10, 2026
Why Doesn’t Canola Use the Same Biology as Wheat, Peas or Soybeans?
Because crop–microbe relationships are specific. Canola belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which generally does not form the functional arbuscular-mycorrhizal symbiosis common in many cereals,…...
September 8, 2026
When Do Mycorrhizae Pay in a Fertility Program?
Mycorrhizae are most compelling when nutrient access, not simply the amount of nutrient in the soil, is limiting crop performance. Their hyphal network can extend...
September 3, 2026
Mycorrhizae vs. Rhizobium vs. Bacillus: What Does Each One Actually Do?
They do different jobs. Mycorrhizae extend the effective soil-exploration network of compatible roots. Rhizobia form nodules with compatible legumes and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Selected Bacillus…...
September 1, 2026
Does the Strain of a Biological Actually Matter?
Yes. “Bacillus,” “mycorrhizae” or “rhizobium” describes a broad biological category, but it does not tell you everything you need to know about field performance. Strain...
August 11, 2026
Phosphorus and Potassium, Placed to Pay
Balanced P and K in one granule, placed where roots can reach it. With K the affordable nutrient this year, it belongs in the program,...
July 28, 2026
Protect the Most Expensive Nutrient on the Farm
Lost nitrogen is the costliest waste on the farm. Here is how NBPT and DMPP protect both ends of the nitrogen cycle so you keep...
July 20, 2026
The Sulphate Form Does More Per Dollar This Year
Elemental sulphur has to convert in the soil before the crop can use it. Sulphate is available now. With prices up, the form you choose...
July 14, 2026
Why Tie-Up Is the Most Expensive Thing in Your Phosphate Bill
A large share of broadcast phosphate ties up in the soil before the crop uses it. In a tight, expensive P year, pay for the...