As interest grows in reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and synthetic pesticides, producers are now paying more attention to soil quality, with some looking at soil inoculants to help improve soil health. But without a conducive soil environment, inoculants added to the soil may be a short-term fix or, worse yet, a waste of money. Soil inoculants are groups of bacteria or fungi that are added to the soil to enhance plant nutrient uptake and the plant’s drought tolerance. Common soil inoculants include rhizobacteria and mycorrhizal fungi, which are important to agriculture, because they improve water and nutrient uptake, […]