The Truth About Liquid Humic Vs. Granular Humic
With the 2025 growing season approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how to get your fields ready for success. Humic acid is a popular option, but like any soil amendment, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. While it may be tempting to grab the first humic product you find, there’s one essential question to consider. […]
Why Use Humic Acid? 6 Science-Backed Benefits To Know
When farmers think about increasing crop yields and making their soil healthier, fertilizers are the first solution they consider. But, overusing traditional fertilizers can lead to nutrient imbalances, where excess essential minerals eventually leach from the soil. It’s all too common to overlook the robust biological processes that affect our seeds right from the start. […]
What Is Humic Acid?
Contrary to popular belief, humic acid is not a fertilizer. It’s a soil amendment with powerful remediation properties that support nutrient uptake. If you’re tired of spending money and time on fertilizers that aren’t giving you the desired results, humic acid may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Humic acid conditions soil, helping stimulate plant growth, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Humic Acid: A Lifeline for Commercial Farmers During Dryer Seasons
Alberta, as well as the rest of Western Canada, has been facing increasingly higher temperatures during the summer months (as well as an El Niño winter), posing a challenge for farmers when it comes to crop yield and resilience. Dry soil, intense winds such as those experienced in the southern part of the province and […]
