Why Soil Texture Matters for Your Crops and How Humic Acid Can Help
For farmers and those in the agriculture industry, knowing the quality and makeup of your soil is essential for structuring your crop to get optimal yields every season. At Norstar Agriculture, we know that healthy soil influences the nutrients available to crops, and multiple factors, including texture, acidity, and more, go into creating a viable […]
Boosting Crop Yields in Alberta with the Benefits of Agronomy Services
Canada’s prairies represent some of the largest contributors to the nation’s agricultural producers, and as one of the most prominent industries in Alberta specifically, knowing how to battle the many challenges that come with farming is essential to maximizing your yields season after season. From difficult weather conditions to soil variability, understanding how to overcome […]
Common Misconceptions About Agricultural Lime
Agricultural lime, more commonly referred to as ag lime, is a well-known soil amendment that plays a key role in helping farmers across Alberta manage soil acidity and improve their crop health. Despite being a vital tool that helps crops flourish during the growing season, lime, like most amendments, tends to be associated with a […]
Strengthening Crops Against Drought with Cement Kiln Dust: What You Need to Know
After a harsh summer through 2024 and an equally rough winter, much of Alberta and the Canadian prairies are hunkering down for what is anticipated to be another challenging growing season. At Norstar Agriculture, we’re proud to support Canadian farmers through agronomy and soil science services and supply products that help treat and amend your soil for […]
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 […]
