MICROBIAL PRODUCTS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO HELP FARMERS BETTER MANAGE NUTRIENTS AND SLAY PESTS. IMPROVING PRODUCT CONSISTENCY, THOUGH, IS KEY.
On the surface, a crop field seems as dull as, well, dirt. Underneath it, though, is an invisible war that’s constantly being waged. Soil microbes (like bacteria and fungi) continually slug it out for food and dominance. Some of these microbes are bad, but many are good since they aid in tasks like the transfer of crop nutrients or pest control.
It’s into this fray that microbial and biological products enter. At best, microbes introduced to the soil as seed treatments or as liquid can play well with existing soil organisms and help crops better use nutrients or slay pests. Soybean farmers have long used inoculants to jump-start nitrogen-fixing rhizobia bacteria in the soil.
New income opportunities can be a good fit for a farm or ranch, but they still need to work with the operation. LandTrust gives landowners another way to generate income from their property through guest experiences. Before adding a visitor experience, consider: • What areas of the property guests could access • How hosting would fit the… Potential On Farm Additional Revenue Streams
Team Spotlight ➡️ Sonora Zaugg, Farm Management Associate Meet Sonora, a vital part of our team here at Root Ag Advisory. She plays a key role in supporting both permanent and row crop operations, with hands-on experience in asset management, budgeting, financial reporting, and property oversight. Lately, she’s been serving as a water liaison, representing… Employee Spotlight: Sonora Zaugg
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