Boost Your Crop Yields with Norstar’s OMEX Products and Agronomy Services
2024’s growth and harvest season may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the work is over for Canadian farmers. As we approach the dormant winter months, now is the perfect time to take control of your 2025 crop yields and design an agronomy strategy that helps overcome any challenges, provides optimal plant […]
Maximizing Canola Yields: The Benefits of Gypsum for Long-Lasting Sulphur Supply
Planning ahead for next year’s growth season and looking for reliable ways to boost canola crop yields as well as overcome the persistent drought conditions caused by Alberta’s increasingly hotter summers? Nutrient management is an integral part of ensuring optimal yields, especially for wheat crops which remain one of Alberta’s most important exports. Canola, in […]
Need to Boost Your Soil Nutrients? Discover the Benefits of Calmax Today!
Looking for a solution that allows you to boost your soil nutrients for a growing season and refine a long-term approach for subsequent years? Changing seasonal patterns and sky-high summer temperatures have many Albertan Farmers facing consistent challenges when it comes to nutrient deficiencies in their soil. While certain issues may require a more intensive […]
Restoring Soil Viability with Humic Acid After the Growing Season
As the growing season comes to a close, farmers across Alberta and Canada are shifting gears to focus on maintenance and restoration as they enter the dormant months. While harvesting may be over, experienced agriculturists know that nowis the perfect time to reset their land and get ready for the next planting season to maximize their […]
Getting Ahead of the Fall Soil Treatment Season With The Benefits of NOR-Cal: Cement Kiln Dust
As fall weather settles across Alberta, farmers face the task of wrapping up the harvest season and preparing their land for the next grow cycle. Whether you had a productive yield or are looking to rectify some weak spots (or even rotate crops) next year, tending to your soil is one of the best ways […]
Maximizing Crop Yield: Five Key Factors that Contribute to Poor Yields
At Norstar Agriculture, we know how important it is for farmers to have access to resources that lead to reliable, sustainable crop yields. With Alberta and much of Canada now facing consistently different weather patterns that bring difficult conditions, knowing the various factors that can contribute to poor crop yields is essential to building preventative […]
Exploring The Benefits of Agricultural Fertilizers
Agricultural fertilizers are an essential tool within modern farming systems. Proper application helps boost crop yields, sustain plants during difficult growing seasons, and enhance overall agricultural productivity. Soil enhancers like agricultural lime, humic acid, gypsum, and more help feed and restore imbalanced land plots and create a healthy foundation that allows future crops to thrive. […]
Harnessing the Power of Humic Acid: A Comprehensive Approach to Sustainable Soil Management
Are you worried that your crops will suffer the ill effects of yet another dry, hot summer? With much of Alberta facing smoky skies and hot temperatures this growing season, proactive soil management planning is essential to avoid crop losses and maximizing production. When it comes to facing tricky environmental conditions, as well as rising […]
How Soil Testing, Agronomy and the Use of Fertilizers Like Gyspum Help Safeguard Against Droughts
Summer is here, and with much of Alberta and the Canadian Prairies poised to face a difficult drought season, farmers and agriculturists are faced with the task of battling extreme heat and low moisture to mitigate the harm caused to crop yield come fall. If you’re feeling daunted by the prospect of facing yet another […]
Navigating Drought Season: 5 Essential Tips for Alberta Farmers with OMEX C3 Soil Products
Planting and growing season is underway, and many Albertan farmers and agricultural producers are facing the realities of contending with severe drought conditions across the prairies (source). Drought conditions can significantly impact crop yields, soil health, and overall farm productivity, making it essential to be aware of what preventive and proactive steps you can take […]
