PhycoTerra Blog
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Read articles and blog posts on soil health, regenerative agriculture, and crop performance. PhycoTerra branded products, sourced from nature, are microalgae that nourishes the microbes in your soil to help improve soil structure, soil function, microbial activity, and plant stress that create a stronger crop yield.
PhycoTerra Blog
1w ago
If you’re wondering what the phyllosphere is – you’re not alone. Afterall, the phyllosphere is the least studied of all the spheres. Yet, there’s a lot of new research that examines microbes on the leaf surface and their role in plant health and yield potential. The findings suggest the phyllosphere microbes are a plant’s first ..read more
PhycoTerra Blog
1M ago
In 2016, we were featured in California Ag Today stating that we believed microalgae was the future of farming. Eight years later, we’re still certain microalgae holds the key to improving soil health and crop yield potential for growers. Given that soil is a finite resource, and much of the earth’s soil is depleted, growers ..read more
PhycoTerra Blog
2M ago
A soybean seed treatment is an investment to either protect seeds from the worst-case scenarios, or to help the seed reach its full potential. Increasing the number of pods and bushels per acre starts with increasing seed germination and emergence rates. Yet, no grower wants to invest in a seed treatment they don’t need and ..read more
PhycoTerra Blog
2M ago
If you’re a farmer, you’re a leader in innovation. You’re someone who regularly tests the boundaries, tries new things and takes chances. The willingness to step outside a comfort zone also helps experienced growers realize it’s easier to work with the land than against it. One new frontier growers are currently exploring is tank mixing ..read more
PhycoTerra Blog
6M ago
A tractor runs because of the engine inside of it. While growers may change the oil, or do regular maintenance to keep everything working properly, if your tractor engine doesn’t have all the parts it needs it won’t run. Your soil is similar when it comes to your crop yields. Beneath the surface of all ..read more
PhycoTerra Blog
7M ago
Your soil is the foundation of your farm. You wouldn’t build your home on a structure that couldn’t hold your house. So, why would you try and grow crops in soil structure that could diminish your yield potential? If you have a hunch your soil is suffering from compaction, it may be time to invest ..read more
PhycoTerra Blog
7M ago
Have you ever heard that cover crops aren’t profitable? Worried that planting cover crops might hurt your yield potential? Or maybe you think the benefits for the soil don’t outweigh the inconvenience or cost of planting another crop. Unfortunately there are a lot of misconceptions about cover crops. Yet studies have found regenerative practices, like ..read more
PhycoTerra Blog
8M ago
Corn is a lucrative crop. Yet aspects of the return-on-investment leaves growers scratching their heads. The sprawling acres of corn stalks are a reminder of a productive season – that will soon become a money pit as you remove the stalks. Any grower who’s been around for more than one season knows once you collect ..read more
PhycoTerra Blog
9M ago
Sustainable agriculture research shows that the benefits of cover crops are broad and diverse. A cover crop or plant mixture can positively impact a grower’s farm – from funding to soil. Despite the different studies conducted in recent years, farmer interest isn’t as high as it could be. This is likely because cover crops are ..read more
PhycoTerra Blog
11M ago
As an ag industry professional, your livelihood depends on the weather, water, and health of your soil. While you can’t control the rain or the fluctuation of spring temperatures, you can influence your soil health. Soil management can be split into three overlapping “spheres”. The first two, and most thought of, include physical management (e.g ..read more