4 Agricultural Gypsum Misconceptions You Should Know
Agricultural gypsum is one of the most popular field amendments in the Canadian prairies, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. If you’re looking to better understand how gypsum works, you’ve come to the right place. Join Norstar Agriculture below as we debunk some of the most common assumptions about this workhorse soil solution. #1: Gypsum Changes […]
Which Type of Lime Is Best for Prairie Soils?
Are certain spots in your fields starting to become less productive? Wondering if your farm’s soil could benefit from liming? Liming agents are among the most commonly used soil inputs across the Canadian prairies, helping balance soil pH and support higher-yielding seasons. Below, let’s dive into the most common types of lime used across the […]
How to Increase Fertilizer Efficiency with Cement Kiln Dust
As we move into the growing season, many farmers are thinking about how to maximize their fertilizer investment while improving crop yields. If you’re seeing diminishing returns from traditional fertilizer, the problem may lie deeper, such as soil acidity (low pH). Before reaching for more NPK, let’s explore how cement kiln dust (CKD) may be able to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is Cement Kiln Dust Good For Soil? Truths & Myths Explained
In recent years, cement kiln dust has gained popularity as a powerful way to revitalize your soil. More and more farmers throughout the Prairies are turning to this amendment as a means of improving low-yield spots, increasing crop quality, and ultimately promoting healthier soil. But is CDK truly safe and effective for your soil? Read along with […]
Cement Kiln Dust vs. Ag Limestone: What You Need to Know
With the growing season starting soon, you may be wondering about the best way to whip your soil’s pH into shape. Agricultural lime products for soil remediation are popular with farmers throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. But with so many different products of different compositions—what should you be using for your fields? Norstar Agriculture is your team […]
Top Strategies You Need To Know For Increasing Crop Yield
With rising costs, more frequent droughts, and growing food demand, ensuring high crop yields has never been more essential. In order to do this, comprehensive solutions are needed, allowing you to get to the root of the issue. For most fields, this means looking beneath the surface to the soil. Read below as we discuss […]
Five Reasons You Might Benefit From Cement Kiln Dust
Alberta’s soil health has experienced many changes throughout recent year’s growing seasons. Between droughts, turbulent winds, and freeze-thaw cycles from extreme weather, prairie farmers have had to adapt to continuously evolving conditions. If your soil is suffering from issues like compaction and acidity, lime-like soil additives like cement kiln dust may help. Read on to […]
Revitalizing Soil After a Drought: The Benefits of Cement Kiln Dust
Droughts are a tough environmental factor for farmers to contend against. With much of Alberta having spent the last few growing seasons facing serious heat, the long-term effects of prolonged drought are becoming clear in fields that have suffered from poor moisture retention, and that now face highly compacted soil, and lower nutrient availability. Then […]
