Crop Residue - Opportunity or Limiting Factor? November 09, 2023Nichole Doolittle Harvest - The end of the season for some. For others, it’s another step in the continuous cycle of farming. The change in season brings one universal factor to every...
Biology's Role in Grower Success October 07, 2023Nichole Doolittle Broad-spectrum biologicals are capable of improving return on investment in many ways. From increasing yield and nutrient density, to improving plant health and resilience, supporting the natural nutrient cycle in...
Foliar Applications: When and Why? September 09, 2023Nichole Doolittle “My crops need help NOW!” What’s the best time to supply additional nutrients to crops? Farmers looking to boost their ROI with mid-season nutrient applications often face this question. When...
Balance Your Soil and Outcompete Weeds August 01, 2023Nichole Doolittle The more weeds you have, the less space there is for crops. Suppressing and out-competing weeds is vital to a successful yield. Weeds thrive in imbalanced soils – low in...
Three Reasons to Use CX-1 July 05, 2023Nichole Doolittle Biology is a critical element of soil productivity. When you're seeing a lack of success in your field, even when applying the best fertility, a lack of soil biology is...
Solving Fertilizer Stratification with Residue Management May 31, 2023Nichole Doolittle Fertilizer stratification is when applied fertility inputs are not able to penetrate soil, and become trapped at the soil surface. Fertilizers, especially those containing phosphorus and potassium, become 'held up'...
Early Season Alfalfa: First Cutting Care April 19, 2023Nichole Doolittle Your first alfalfa cutting offers the most opportunity for a successful growing season. Early treatment and care for your field is the easiest way to boost the quality and quantity...
Where Did All the Leaves Go? December 20, 2022Nichole Doolittle Our compost, and our compost-based soil mixes and amendments, are produced using locally sourced plant material. This plant material is collected from landscapers, city cleanup crews, and local residents, and...
Build Soil Carbon with Foliar Applications August 10, 2022Nichole Doolittle The process of building soil carbon is one that isn’t taught outside of getting a degree in agronomy. Nevertheless, it’s a complex and important function that has an immense effect...
Foliar Applications: Increase Yield and Nutrient Density June 06, 2022Nichole Doolittle CX-1 is a powerful biological input that can transform both the health of your plants, and the health of your soil. Diverse biology not only works to increase the nutrient...
Build a Better Cycle: Minerals, Carbon, Biology March 31, 2022Nichole Doolittle Minerals, Carbon, and Biology: these are three contributors to soil health that build a cycle of health and success both in your soil and your field. The carbon-biological cycle is...
Minerals, Microbes and Metabolites September 23, 2021Amy Ziegler In the below segment of, "Tips from the Tailgate," Steve talks about soil synergy and its relationship to minerals, microbes and metabolites. The term metabolites can refer to plant nutrients,...