Chemical fertilizers are incredibly effective in increasing yield, however, they have taken away the role of microbes in the soil. What is the importance of soil microbes, and why do we need them?

Hear Laura Decker open up the topic of microbes, including when they thrive, how to build a diverse microbial community, and how to test the microbes in YOUR soil.

00:00 Introduction
00:39 How do chemical fertilizers impact the soil?
02:15 Healthy soils depend on microbes for...
04:19 Root structure
05:10 Understanding microbial communities & soil structure
08:26 The soil aggregate cycle
09:27 Carbon stores
11:45 When do microbes thrive?
13:12 Pros & cons of different soil inputs
16:07 What is limiting microbial biomass in your soil?
18:07 Meet microBIOMETER

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We're passionate about making a difference in agriculture. A difference that adds to your pocketbook. With Rhyzogreen, we're feeding the microbes in the soil to impact root structure, plant health, and ultimately yield. Bottom line, soil health directly correlates to plant health. Whether it's corn or beans, small grains or alfalfa, hay ground or rangeland, the science works the same. Feed those microbial communities. Stimulate life. Set in motion a wonderful natural response.
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