There are many different types of compost, and figuring out how your crops and soils might respond to compost can be challenging. To help guide you in how to best use compost to benefit your farm, it is always recommended to get a compost analysis. Some compost retailers will have these readily available, all you have to do is ask. If you make compost yourself on farm, it never hurts to send a sample
Confused about the differences when it comes to nitrogen fertilizer technologies? You're not alone! Check out Perennia's new factsheet and learn the difference between controlled release fertilizers, slow release fertilizers, urease inhibitors, nitrification inhibitors, and dual inhibitors. As fertilizer prices continue to increase, improvements in fertilizer-use efficiency can help you get the most out of your investment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding the different tools and technologies that are available to you will
Are you interested in discovering more about cover crops, nitrogen management, and/or rotational grazing? How about improving your current practices in these areas? Check out the Farm Resilience Mentorship Program (FaRM), an online learning program. The FaRM program is brought to you by Farmers for Climate Solutions, who are a Canadian coalition of farmers and farmer supporting organizations who work to support farmers to reduce emissions and build resilience in the face of climate
Productivity of low-yielding forage stands can be improved through interseeding. Interseeding a legume into a grass stand, for example, can increase yields, improve forage quality, and reduce the need for nitrogen fertilizer. Introducing a productive grass into a thin, unproductive grass stand can also help improve yields. Depending on moisture, a late-summer seeding in mid-August can yield good results. Closely graze the pasture to reduce competition beforehand, as seeding into a more open stand
