Looking to Lime? Check These Soil Conditions First
Are you a prairie farmer who’s interested in incorporating cement kiln dust (CKD), dolomitic lime, or another agricultural lime into your soil? If you’re dealing with acidic soil, there is no shortage of factors to consider. In this blog with Norstar Agriculture, let’s dive into several key soil considerations to review before investing in a liming product. Read […]
4 Fascinating Facts You Might Not Know About Agri Gypsum
With numerous agricultural benefits and a high return on investment of $1.68 for every $1 spent, agri gypsum is one of the most popular soil amendments available. This all-natural soil remedy has been supporting soil health for decades—and in this blog, we’re here to explore some of the interesting facts about this powerful soil input. In this short blog […]
How Liquid Humic Acid Can Remarkably Improve Soil Health
As farmers seek methods to increase yields amid rising fertilizer costs, the solution may lie closer to the ground than you might think. Stronger, more resilient yields start where every crop begins _ in the soil. Fortunately, humic acid is one of the most widely used soil amendments in the Canadian Prairies. It feeds the […]
Is Jasmonic Acid Worth Using on Crops?
Pest pressure is one of the most common stressors that impacts prairie crops year after year. If you’re thinking ahead into how best to prepare your fields for the upcoming growing season, you may have heard about jasmonic acid (JA). JA can offer a formidable defense response during formative, early crop growth stages. Join us here at Norstar […]
Can Gypsum Improve Slow-Draining Clay Soils?
Across the prairies, many soil types exhibit heavy and clay-like properties. While clay soils can offer benefits, they can also bring their fair share of challenges, including soil compaction, restricted root growth, and slow drainage. As a result, many farmers turn to agricultural gypsum—but can it truly help address these conditions? Read on with the Norstar Agriculture team, […]
Before You Apply Cement Kiln Dust: 4 Things To Know
Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) is rapidly gaining popularity as a valuable soil amendment for Canadian Prairie farmers. Depending on your field, CKD products such as NorCal30 can be a powerful tool for enhancing soil fertility and remediation. Before filling your spreader, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Read on with us at Norstar Agriculture, as […]
Why Grain Yields Plateau Even When Inputs Increase
With the 2025 growing season producing a record-breaking 40 million tonnes of wheat across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, farmers across the prairies have been implementing changes to meet this growing demand. Most notably, many default to increasing inputs to keep up when harvest time rolls around. In this blog with Norstar Agriculture, let’s delve into the ins and […]
Liquid Humic Acid vs Granular Humic Acid: Which Is Best?
Are you looking for a way to enhance your soil’s nutrient availability? Or maybe you’re in the market for an input to improve your soil’s overall structure after a drought or flood? If so, you may have heard of humic acid and would like to try it out for your fields. However, how can you know if […]
Get Your Fields in Shape For Growing Season With OMEX
For nearly 50 years, OMEX has been dedicated to developing products that nourish fields and sustainably revitalize crops. Since then, we’ve partnered with them as an authorized OMEX supplier, bringing these products to farmers throughout Canada. These innovations are organized in four product lines: primers, starters, foliars, and specialities, each offering a range of diverse […]
Why Trust Norstar Agriculture For Your Agronomy Needs
Agriculture is an ancient practice that spans thousands of years. From the crop rotation systems of early civilizations to the conservation tillage methods of the late 20th century, agriculture has continually evolved to meet society’s growing needs. Nowadays, the study of agronomy is more crucial than ever to ensuring sustainable growing seasons. Read on with […]
