Ecuadorian bean plants rely on helpful bacteria to convert air nitrogen into plant food. A new study found diverse native bacteria groups, some more effective than common commercial products, adapting ...

There is currently an influx of biological products coming to the market promising improvements to soil health and yield, but ...

There are few things more satisfying than a lush green field of soybeans laden with pods. To enhance the crop—and maybe increase yield—farmers have used inoculants for many years. As a legume, ...

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Crop-specific inoculants are microbial products that enhance the growth and help of particular crops. They contain beneficial microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi and establish a symbiotic ...

Depending on the circumstances, inoculants may be a good bet. Biological seed treatments provide benefits with little drawbacks for farmers looking to increase nitrogen-fixing abilities of legumes, ...

Use of a slurry inoculant on a Cornish farm resulted in fewer nutrient losses and a boost in grass yields by nearly 20%, a trial has shown. These resulted in a return of £4.99 for every £1 invested, ...

Farmers are always looking for an advantage, and in one specialized market one company touts its seed treatment process to put money in the pockets of durum wheat growers. Yalos is a bio-inoculant ...