Frost or Finished? Why some crops survive frost better

If we had to characterize spring on the Prairies with one word this year, it would be inconsistent. From moisture deficits to surprise snow storms, and soil temperatures often lagging far behind warming air temperatures, growers have been more cautious to begin planting. And we don’t blame them. High frost risk, high input prices, and moisture unknowns make…

Before You Spend Another Dollar on Fertility, Read This

Stop Paying for Nutrients Your Crop Can’t Use In a high-risk year where margins are tight, commodity prices are volatile, and fertilizer costs remain high, the growers who win will not always be the ones who spend less. They will be the ones who make every fertility dollar work harder. Too often, fertilizer decisions are…

Humics 101

April 15th– Newsletter Humics 101: Build your soil organic matter today for a stronger tomorrow The term “humics” has been buzzing around agronomic circles lately, but it hasn’t quite yet made its way into everyone’s vocabulary. Simply put, “humics”  are what makes dirt black. It is a general term to describe varying long, complex carbon…

Why cutting fertilizer in a regenerative system isn’t mining your soil’s nutrients

You’ve probably heard agronomists and regenerative growers say they can reduce fertilizer without losing yield. It sounds great—more for less. But the natural follow-up question is fair: how long can that last? Aren’t they just mining the soil? Short answer: no—at least not in a properly managed regenerative system. Let’s break down why. At its…