“Holmes Agro is committed to developing, implementing and demonstrating sustainable practices to help reduce environmental impact in our community, and is committed to growers in helping them achieve the same goals.”
“Holmes Agro is committed to developing, implementing and demonstrating sustainable practices to help reduce environmental impact in our community, and is committed to growers in helping them achieve the same goals.”
“Holmes Agro is committed to developing, implementing and demonstrating sustainable practices to help reduce environmental impact in our community, and is committed to growers in helping them achieve the same goals.”
4R NUTRIENT STEWARDSHIP CERTIFICATION
Holmes Agro is pleased to have all 3 of our locations designated with the 4R certification. We firmly believe that being better stewards of the land, through the 4R program principles and other best management practices, will help our growers sustainably increase crop productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
4R NUTRIENT STEWARDSHIP CERTIFICATION
Holmes Agro is pleased to have all 3 of our locations designated with the 4R certification. We firmly believe that being better stewards of the land, through the 4R program principles and other best management practices, will help our growers sustainably increase crop productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
4R NUTRIENT STEWARDSHIP CERTIFICATION
Holmes Agro is pleased to have all 3 of our locations designated with the 4R certification. We firmly believe that being better stewards of the land, through the 4R program principles and other best management practices, will help our growers sustainably increase crop productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
Right Source
- Selecting the right source of nutrient to feed your crop- whether that be granular or liquid commercial fertilizer, manure, or any other nutrient sources
Right Time
- Avoid fertilizer or manure application on snow-covered, or frozen soils
- Ensuring you are planning nutrient applications ahead to be proactive with determining proper application timing
Right Rate
- To determine the right rate of product, farmers must perform soil tests a minimum every 3 years, on a maximum of 25-acre blocks
- Based on the nutrients already in the soil, making a conscious decision of how much nutrients to apply to meet crop requirements
- Ensuring any applications we perform as a retailer are done with precise, calibrated, equipment to stay on target for application rates
Right Place
- Respect recommended setback distances for nutrient application near sensitive features- such as waterways
- Place nutrients below the soil surface or close to the root zone when possible to avoid off-target movement of nutrients
Right Source
- Selecting the right source of nutrient to feed your crop- whether that be granular or liquid commercial fertilizer, manure, or any other nutrient sources
Right Time
- Avoid fertilizer or manure application on snow-covered, or frozen soils
- Ensuring you are planning nutrient applications ahead to be proactive with determining proper application timing
Right Rate
- To determine the right rate of product, farmers must perform soil tests a minimum every 3 years, on a maximum of 25-acre blocks
- Based on the nutrients already in the soil, making a conscious decision of how much nutrients to apply to meet crop requirements
- Ensuring any applications we perform as a retailer are done with precise, calibrated, equipment to stay on target for application rates
Right Place
- Respect recommended setback distances for nutrient application near sensitive features- such as waterways
- Place nutrients below the soil surface or close to the root zone when possible to avoid off-target movement of nutrients
Right Source
- Selecting the right source of nutrient to feed your crop- whether that be granular or liquid commercial fertilizer, manure, or any other nutrient sources
Right Time
- Avoid fertilizer or manure application on snow-covered, or frozen soils
- Ensuring you are planning nutrient applications ahead to be proactive with determining proper application timing
Right Rate
- To determine the right rate of product, farmers must perform soil tests a minimum every 3 years, on a maximum of 25-acre blocks
- Based on the nutrients already in the soil, making a conscious decision of how much nutrients to apply to meet crop requirements
- Ensuring any applications we perform as a retailer are done with precise, calibrated, equipment to stay on target for application rates
Right Place
- Respect recommended setback distances for nutrient application near sensitive features- such as waterways
- Place nutrients below the soil surface or close to the root zone when possible to avoid off-target movement of nutrients
WHAT DO STABILIZERS DO?
Nitrogen stabilizer products are a liquid that is applied directly on nitrogen fertilizer sources to help to slow the conversion of nitrogen to forms that are susceptible to loss. The two main forms of stabilizers are urease inhibitors (protects from the conversion of urea to ammonium) and nitrification inhibitors (ammonium to nitrate).
On our own research farm, Holmes Agro has tested the various stabilizers on the market and validated that they do in fact decrease nitrogen loss. Our product of choice is NEON Air from NexusBioAg. This product has one the highest rates of protection against volatilization, while also providing some protection against leaching and denitrification.
Looking for more information about nitrogen stabilizers and if they are the right choice for your nitrogen application? Contact one of our crop advisors today.
WHAT DO STABILIZERS DO?
Nitrogen stabilizer products are a liquid that is applied directly on nitrogen fertilizer sources to help to slow the conversion of nitrogen to forms that are susceptible to loss. The two main forms of stabilizers are urease inhibitors (protects from the conversion of urea to ammonium) and nitrification inhibitors (ammonium to nitrate).
On our own research farm, Holmes Agro has tested the various stabilizers on the market and validated that they do in fact decrease nitrogen loss. Our product of choice is NEON Air from NexusBioAg. This product has one the highest rates of protection against volatilization, while also providing some protection against leaching and denitrification.
Looking for more information about nitrogen stabilizers and if they are the right choice for your nitrogen application? Contact one of our crop advisors today.
On our own research farm, Holmes Agro has tested the various stabilizers on the market and validated that they do in fact decrease nitrogen loss. Our product of choice is NEON Air from NexusBioAg. This product has one the highest rates of protection against volatilization, while also providing some protection against leaching and denitrification.
Looking for more information about nitrogen stabilizers and if they are the right choice for your nitrogen application? Contact one of our crop advisors today.
Holmes Agro is a proud partner of Cleanfarms, a non-profit environmental stewardship organization. Through Cleanfarms, we offer several programs to help growers properly dispose of agricultural waste:
- Empty Container Recycling Program (for pesticide jugs and totes)
- Empty Bag Program (for treated seed bags)
- Plastic Film and Twine Collection Program
- Obsolete Pesticide & Livestock Medication Program *only available every 3 years- next collection for Ontario will be in 2025*
Holmes Agro is a proud partner of Cleanfarms, a non-profit environmental stewardship organization. Through Cleanfarms, we offer several programs to help growers properly dispose of agricultural waste:
- Empty Container Recycling Program (for pesticide jugs and totes)
- Empty Bag Program (for treated seed bags)
- Plastic Film and Twine Collection Program
- Obsolete Pesticide & Livestock Medication Program *only available every 3 years- next collection for Ontario will be in 2025*
Holmes Agro is a proud partner of Cleanfarms, a non-profit environmental stewardship organization. Through Cleanfarms, we offer several programs to help growers properly dispose of agricultural waste:
- Empty Container Recycling Program (for pesticide jugs and totes)
- Empty Bag Program (for treated seed bags)
- Plastic Film and Twine Collection Program
- Obsolete Pesticide & Livestock Medication Program *only available every 3 years- next collection for Ontario will be in 2025*