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Soil Insights

Field notes from
Southern Alberta.

Practical write-ups on what Better Soil is seeing in the ground, the lab, and the grower margin this season.

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What 5 Inches of Rain Really Does to Your Crop — and How to Respond

Heavy rain strips oxygen from the root zone, disrupts nutrient uptake, increases nitrogen losses, and leaves crops vulnerable just as demand begins to climb. Here’s what happens underground—and how to respond.

12 min readJune 3, 2026By John Turner

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Beyond the Bag: SAP Analysis, Brix Testing & Smarter Foliar Nutrition for Alberta Corn Growers

Soil tests only tell part of the story. Alberta corn growers are increasingly turning to Brix testing, SAP analysis, and precision foliar nutrition to reduce fertilizer waste, improve plant health, and push yields more efficiently.

14 min read · May 20, 2026 · By John Turner

Seasonal Primers

What Alberta Corn Growers Are Actually Talking About in 2026

Corn acres in Alberta are exploding — but 2026 still comes with major decisions around CHU, irrigation, fertility, silage economics, and feedlot demand. Here's what growers across Alberta are actually talking about this season.

11 min read · May 12, 2026 · By John Turner