Posted: May 27, 2025
Farmers understand more than just about anyone else that the land used for growing is not static. It’s a dynamic and nourishing part of the process. The minerals, bacteria and other micronutrients in your soil can ensure a strong, resilient yield. However, poorly managed soil can prevent robust crop development.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are five essential functions of soil:
Throughout Montana, farmers and other agricultural producers come to Valley Farmers Supply for consultations, soil and leaf testing services and customized crop nutrition products, and a considerable part of our work involves fostering soil health.
Let’s discuss how you can support the health of your soil and what the Valley Farmers Supply team can assist with.
Biodiversity is crucial to maintaining healthy soil. A wide variety of organic material in the earth will impart essential nutrients as it breaks down — additionally, the soil benefits from many different active root systems feeding its microbes.
Are you concerned that your land’s pH, nutrients, organic matter or salinity are less-than-conductive for plant growth? We can help. Valley Farmers Supply offers fast, accurate soil tests to boost crop yield and protect long-term soil health. Using advanced NutriScan® technology, we deliver immediate, comprehensive results. Talk to us about your soil testing needs, and once your analysis is complete, we’ll help you improve your soil with fertilizers, nitrates and more.
The crops you grow and the processes you use for planting, fertilizing and harvesting them can significantly impact the health of your soil. Some points of concern in agricultural practices are:
Our agronomic experts can provide field scouting, custom seed mixes and assistance in developing a well-considered, well-resourced growing plan that promotes high yields and sustainable soil health.
Guided by our state-of-the-art testing technology and decades of experience working with Montana farmers, our agronomic team can help you ensure your soil provides vital nutrients to support your crop yields.
Valley Farmers Supply does this in a variety of ways, including custom fertilizer with tailored blends of urea, phosphates, potash, ammonium sulfate and other amendments. We also sell crop protection products that lower instances of fungal issues and insidious plant species that may negatively affect your soil quality.
Valley Farmers Supply has locations in Miles City, Worden and Hysham. Drop in or reach out to us through our website for assistance with your soil health.