Soil Microbiome Data Can Help Farmers Make Decisions for Years
To get the best yield from their land, farmers need to make informed decisions. That’s why soil microbiome data is so beneficial. With a simple test, farmers get a report they can use to create healthy soil and thriving crops. Plus, one simple test can help with decision-making years after it has been conducted. Let’s […]
How Biofertilizers Can Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Use
In the agricultural industry, soil health has become a major area of focus. As farmers and agronomists look for ways to increase crop yields and reduce the amount of chemicals and pesticides used on crops, biofertilizers are becoming more popular. Biofertilizers are organic fertilizers made from natural sources such as bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. […]
Modern Soil Testing Services Analyze the Microbiome
Soils are teeming with billions of microorganisms (the ‘microbiome’). These organisms play a vital role in the elemental cycling that sustains plants and all living things in agroecosystems. Unfortunately, traditional soil testing services do not give farmers any insights into the health and functioning of these microorganisms (primarily fungi and bacteria). New DNA-based soil testing […]