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 […]
Exploring the Benefits of Humic Acid
Looking to increase your soil’s carbon retention and combat growth issues due to high sodium content in your dirt? Humic acid can be an extremely valuable resource that helps reset poorly balanced soil profiles and build a stronger foundation for better crop yields, year after year. At Norstar Agriculture, we know that one of the […]
