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BIOLOGICALS GUIDE 2026 Products
Manufacturer
Category / Product Type
Class
Target Crops
Accolade
Verdesian
Biological
Azospirillum brasilense
Format
Mode of Action
All crops
Azospirillum brasilense
Liquid
Fixes N, helps solubilize P
Liquid
Plant growth promoter
Action 5% co-packed with Stimulate Plus Yield Enhancer
Corteva Biologicals
Biostimulant
Plant growth hormones/ regulator, yield stimulant
Canola, cereals, corn, dry bean, lentil, pea, soybean
Plant hormones: Cytokinin (as kinetin), Gibberellic acid, Auxin - Indole-3-butyric acid. Co-packed with: Calcium
Advassa
Acadian Plant Health
Biostimulant
Ascophyllum nodosum - crop production supplement
Broadacre and row crops (canola, corn, soybean, wheat, pulses, potato, alfalfa)
Ascophyllum nodosum extract
Liquid
Activates natural pathways, influencing growth/abiotic stress responses
Agtiv Enrich Soybean
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Bacterial and rhizobial inoculant
Soybean
Bacillus pumilus, Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Liquid
Nitrogen fixation and root environment stimulation
Agtiv Fuel G Pea & Lentil
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Rhizobial inoculant
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae
Granular
Nitrogen fixation
Agtiv Fuel G Soybean
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Rhizobial inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Granular
Nitrogen fixation
Agtiv Fuel L Pea & Lentil
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Rhizobial inoculant
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae
Liquid
Nitrogen fixation
Agtiv Fuel L Soybean
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Rhizobial inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Liquid
Nitrogen fixation
Agtiv Fuel P Pea & Lentil
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Rhizobial inoculant
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae
Powder
Nitrogen fixation
Agtiv Ignite
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Fungal inoculant
Canola, corn, cereals (wheat, barley)
Serendipita indica
Liquid
Photosynthesis and nutrient absorption, abiotic stress mitigation
Agtiv Reach G
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal inoculant
Cereals, forages, dry bean, flax, alfalfa
Rhizophagus irregularis
Granular
Nutrient and water uptake
Agtiv Reach L
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal inoculant
Cereals, forages, dry bean, flax, alfalfa
Rhizophagus irregularis
Liquid
Nutrient and water uptake
Agtiv Reach L Potato
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal inoculant
Potato
Rhizophagus irregularis
Liquid
Nutrient and water uptake
Agtiv Reach P
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal inoculant
Cereals, forages, dry bean, flax, alfalfa
Rhizophagus irregularis
Powder
Nutrient and water uptake
Agtiv Reach P Potato
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal inoculant
Potato
Rhizophagus irregularis
Powder
Nutrient and water uptake
Agtiv Stimulate L Potato
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Bacterial inoculant
Potato
Bacillus inaquosorum
Liquid
Root environment stimulation
Agtiv Thrive G Chickpea
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal/rhizobial
Chickpea
R. irregularis, Mesorhizobium onobrychidis
Granular
Nutrient/water uptake, N fixation
Agtiv Thrive G Pea & Lentil
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal and rhizobial inoculant
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae
Granular
Nutrient and water uptake, nitrogen fixation
Agtiv Thrive G Soybean
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal/rhizobial
Soybean
R. irregularis, Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Granular
Nutrient/water uptake, N fixation
Agtiv Thrive P Chickpea
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal/rhizobial
Chickpea
R. irregularis, Mesorhizobium onobrychidis
Powder
Nutrient/water uptake, N fixation
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae
Liquid
Nutrient and water uptake, nitrogen fixation
Agtiv Thrive Pea & Lentil
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal and rhizobial inoculant
Agtiv Thrive P Pea & Lentil
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal/rhizobial
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Same as above.
Powder
Nutrient/water uptake, N fixation
Agtiv Thrive P Soybean
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal/rhizobial
Soybean
R. irregularis, Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Powder
Nutrient/water uptake, N fixation
Agtiv Thrive Soybean
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Mycorrhizal/rhizobial
Soybean
Same as above.
Liquid
Nutrient/water uptake, N fixation
Agtiv Uptake
Premier Tech
Microbial inoculant, biostimulant
Bacterial inoculant
Multicrops and fertilizers
B. velezensis/halotolerans, P. megaterium
Liquid
Nutrient uptake, fertilizer use efficiency, abiotic stress resistance
Amatis
Syngenta Canada
Biostimulant
Humic acids, amino acides, polysaccharides and vitamins
Potato, corn, soybean, tree & vine fruit, vegetable, shrub berry & bush crops
Humic acides, amino acids, polysaccarides and vitamins
Liquid
Improves rhizosphere efficiency and soil structure
ArmorUp
Corteva Biologicals
Biostimulant
Plant growth hormones/ regulator, yield stimulant
Corn, lentil, soybean, canola, wheat
Choline Chloride, Saliclic Acid
Liquid
Plant immune system stress mitigation
Atuva Bold
Syngenta Canada
Inoculant
Rhizobia inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Osmo-Protection, Bio-Induction Technologies
Promote nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation
Atuva Chickpea
Syngenta Canada
Inoculant
Rhizobia inoculant
Chickpea
Mesorhizobium ciceri
Osmo Protection Technology
Promote nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation
Atuva PL
Syngenta Canada
Inoculant
Rhizobia inoculant
Pea, lentil
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae
Osmo Protection Technology
Promote nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation
Atuva PL GR
Syngenta Canada
Inoculant
Rhizobia inoculant
Pea, lentil
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae
Granular
Promote nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation
Atuva S
Syngenta Canada
Inoculant
Rhizobia inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Osmo-Protection Technology
Promote nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation
BioAdjuvant
Insight Plant Health
Adjuvant
Biological stabilizer
All crops
Mono-, di-, and oligo-saccharides co-formulated with antioxidants
Liquid
Extends biological life by stabilizing membranes, protect from oxidation.
Bio-Forge Premier
Corteva Biologicals
Biostimulant
Plant growth hormones/ regulator, yield stimulant
Dry bean, canola, cereals, soybean, corn (see label for more)
Plant hormone: Cytokinin. Co-formulated with N, Soluble Potash, Cobalt, Molybdenum
Liquid
BioniQ
FMC
Bionutrition
P solubilizer
Multi-crop
P. bilaiae, B. amyloliquefaciens, T. virens
Wettable powder
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BIOLOGICALS GUIDE 2026 Application Method
Application Recommendations
Compatibility Notes
On-seed, in-furrow
In-furrow: Rate varies by row spacing. On-seed consult label.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Always refer to product label for complete details.
Seed treatment, in-furrow
Seed treatment: 125 ml/100 lb of seed; In-furrow: 125 ml/ac.
Extensive tank-mix compatibility.
950 L tote + 5 x 10 L jugs; 2 x 9.5 L + 2 x 0.5 L case. Seed can be treated up to 120 days before planting.
In-furrow, foliar
Apply in-furrow or banded at planting. Apply 3 to 5 days prior to abiotic stress event. Always read and follow label directions.
Compatible with most insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers. If the interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended.
On-seed, in-furrow
On seed: 66.4 ml/45.5 kg; In-furrow: Apply directly on seed, at a rate of 518.75 ml/ha (207.5 ml/ac).
Use non-chlorinated water. View compatible pesticides and fertilizers at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
In-furrow
Apply in the seed row at a rate of 4.5 kg/ha (4 lb/ac).
View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
In-furrow
Apply in the seed row at a rate of 4.5 kg/ha (4 lb/ac).
View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
On-seed: 33 ml/27 kg seeds; In-furrow: 100 ml/ac.
Use non-chlorinated water. View compatible pesticides and fertilizers at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
On-seed, in-furrow
On-seed: 64 ml/45.5 kg seeds; In-furrow: 200 ml/ac.
Use non-chlorinated water. View compatible pesticides and fertilizers at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
Mixing with seeds
Dry: Pea/faba bean: 4.2 oz/ac; Lentil: 2.8 oz/ac. Slurry: Add 8-10 L clean, non-chlorinated water, stir well before mixing.
Use non-chlorinated water for slurry application. View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
On-seed
Canola: 11 L/454 kg (1,000 lb) of seeds. Corn, wheat and other cereals: Dilute in non-chlorinated water to reach 12 ml/kg seed.
Use non-chlorinated water. View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
See manufacturer’s recommended rate. Always refer to the product label for complete details.
In-furrow
Apply in the seed row at a rate of 4.5 kg/ha (4 lb/ac).
Don’t mix with pesticides/fertilizers in same tank. See PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow
Apply in seed row. Add water tank according to flow rate.
Use non-chlorinated water.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow, seed-piece treatment
Apply in-furrow or cutting/planting of seed pieces.
Compatible: AGTIV STIMULATE L POTATO; PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility. View PTAGTIV.COM/en/potato.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label.
Mixing with seeds
Cereals, flax, dry bean: 1.4 oz/ac. Alfalfa, forage, grass: 2.8 oz/ac.
View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow, seed-piece treatment
Pour 300 g pouch into 5.7 L clean, non-chlorinated water. Mix well, maintain agitation. Apply on seed pieces into furrow.
Use non-chlorinated water. Compatible with AGTIV STIMULATE L POTATO.
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow
Apply in furrow on seed pieces; rate: 1,000 ml/ha (400 ml/ac).
Compatible with AGTIV REACH POTATO.
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow
Apply in the seed row at a rate of 4.5 kg/ha (4 lb/ac).
View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow
Apply in the seed row at a rate of 4.5 kg/ha (4 lb/ac).
View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
On-seed, in-furrow
Certification
Additional Comments
Always refer to the product label for complete details. Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details. Always refer to product label for complete details.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow
Apply in the seed row at a rate of 4.5 kg/ha (4 lb/ac).
Avoid mixing with granular pesticides. View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Always refer to product label for complete details.
Mixing with seeds
Dry: 4.2 oz/ac; mix evenly. Slurry: Add 8-10 L clean water.
Use non-chlorinated water for slurry. View compatible pesticides: PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow
Apply directly in the seed row at a rate of 368.75 ml/ha (147.5 ml/ac) using the AGTIV Liquid Injection Kit.
Use non-chlorinated water. View compatible pesticides and fertilizers at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
Mixing with seeds
Dry: Pea/faba bean: 300 g/ha; Lentil: 200 g/ha.
Slurry: Add 8-10 L clean, non-chlorinated water. View more: PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
Mixing with seeds
Dry: Apply at 4.2 oz/ac. Slurry: Add 8-10 L water; stir well.
Use non-chlorinated water. View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow
Apply in seed row at 247.5 ml/ac with AGTIV Liquid Injection Kit.
Use non-chlorinated water. View compatible pesticides and fertilizers at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
On fertilizer, on-seed, in-furrow
Granular: 0.26-1.80 ml/kg. Liquid: 0.28 L/ha. On-seed: Corn 10 ml/kg; wheat and barley 1.6 ml/kg. In-furrow: 0.28 L/ha.
View compatible pesticides at PTAGTIV.com/en/compatibility.
Pro-Cert
Always refer to product label for complete details.
In-furrow or with transplant water
In-furrow or 2 x 2 band; multiple applications can be beneficial.
Can be mixed with liquid fertilizer.
CFIA
Full techical information available at https://www. syngenta.ca/productsdetail/amatis.
Foliar
Application rate: wheat, corn at 60-75 ml/ac, soybean, pulses, and canola at 60-105 ml/ac. Foliar at herbicide/fungicide timing.
Seed treatment
Simultaneous or sequential application at 130 ml per 100 kg of soybean seeds. Up to 120 days life on seed.
Visit website for compatibility information: www.syngenta.ca/productsdetail/atuva-bold#tank-mix.
CFIA, EcoCert
Osmo Protection Technology strengthens cell membranes. Bio Induction Technology helps trigger early nodulation.
Seed treatment
At planting; one case treats 200 bu. On-seed survival up to 15 days.
Please visit website for full compatibility information and on-seed survival: www.syngenta.ca/ productsdetail/atuva-chickpea#tank-mix.
CFIA, EcoCert
Osmo Protection Technology strengthens cell membranes of rhizobia bacteria.
Seed treatment
At planting; one case treats 200 bu. On-seed survival up to 15 days.
Please visit website for full compatibility information and on-seed survival: www.syngenta.ca/ productsdetail/atuva-pl#tank-mix.
CFIA, EcoCert
Osmo Protection Technology strengthens cell membranes of rhozibo bacteria.
In-furrow
In-furrow at seeding using granule applicator; full info: https:// www.syngenta.ca/productsdetail/atuva-pl-gr#application.
Highly compatible with seed treatment since designed to be applied jointly to soil with the seed in furrow, not with the chemical products. Do not mix in same tank with fertilizers, granular pesticides, seed.
CFIA, EcoCert
Seed treatment
Simultaneous or sequential application at 98 ml per 100 kg of soybean seeds. Up to 120 days life on seed.
Visit website for full compatibility information: www.syngenta.ca/productsdetail/atuva-s#tank-mix.
CFIA, EcoCert
Seed treatment and foliar
Simultaneous, sequential or tank mix 109 ml per 100 kg of seed. 1 L per 500 L spray volume for foliar application.
BioAdjuvant has been tested for compatibility with inoculants/biologicals. A jar test is recommended when mixing with fertilizers/pesticides. Contact manufacturer/sales agent for compatibility questions.
CFIA
Foliar
Apply at 250 ml to 500 ml/ac at herbicide timing/to treat physical damage; best results 24 to 72 hours after physical damage.
Extensive tank-mix compatibility.
Seed treatment
Application rates vary according to crop.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Product size: 2 x 10 L cases.
Osmo Protection Technology strengthens cell membranes of rhizobia bacteria.
1,000 L tote, 2 x 10 L case. Water volume for foliar: Ground: 20 L/ac-40 L/ac; Aerial: 10 L/ac-20 L/ac. CFIA
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BIOLOGICALS GUIDE 2026
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Products
Manufacturer
Category / Product Type
Class
Target Crops
Active Microorganisms/ Ingredients
Format
Mode of Action
Blackmax WSG
Loveland Products Canada
Biostimulant
Humic substances
All crops
Humic acid
Granule
Promotes beneficial microbes, nutrient uptake, water holding capacity.
BOS Dry Bean Inoculant
NutriAg by HGS
Biostimulant, microbial inocualnt
Bacterial and rhizobial inoculant
Dry bean
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar phaseoli, Pseudomonas fluorescens
Powder
Nitrogen fixation, plant growth promoting bacteria
BOS Pea, Lentil & Faba Bean Inoculant
NutriAg by HGS
Biostimulant, microbial inoculant
Bacterial and rhizobial inoculant
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae, Pseudomonas fluorescens
Powder (sterile, self-adhering peat), granular (peatbased), liquid
Nitrogen fixation, plant growth promoting bacteria
BOS Soybean Inoculant
NutriAg by HGS
Biostimulant, microbial inoculant
Bacterial/rhizobial inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum, Pseudomonas fluorescens
Powder (sterile, self-adhering peat), granular (peatbased), liquid
Nitrogen fixation, plant growth promoting bacteria
Cell Tech
FMC
Bionutrition
Rhizobium inoculant
Pea, lentil
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Peat
Biological nitrogen fixation
Cell Tech
FMC
Bionutrition
Bradyrhizobium inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Liquid
Biological nitrogen fixation
Cell Tech DS
FMC
Bionutrition
Rhizobium inoculant
Pea, lentil
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Liquid
Biological nitrogen fixation
Cell Tech Multi-Pulse
FMC
Bionutrition
Rhizobium inoculant
Pea, lentil, chickpea, faba bean, vetch
R. leguminosarum, Mesorhizobium ciceri
Granule
Biological nitrogen fixation
Enviro 14-0-0
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
N with seaweed extract
All crops
14-0-0, 1.0% seaweed extract
Powder
Promotes growth
Enviro K-6
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
K with seaweed extract
All crops
0-0-6, 11.0% seaweed extract
Liquid
Promotes growth
All crops
0.75% B, 0.5% Cu, 1.5% Mn, 0.1% Mo, 2.0% Zn, 0.1% fulvic acid
Liquid
Stimulates metabolic activity to improve crop recovery/stress tolerance
Enviro PentaMix
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Micronutrients with fulvic acid
Envita Dry
Syngenta Canada
Biostimulant: biofertilizer
Nutrient use efficiency: Nitrogen
Potato, canola, cereals, corn, pulses, soybean, other row crops
Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus
Wettable granule
Promotes intracellular N fixation for legume and non-legume crops
FertiBoost 14-5-5
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Macro and micronutrients, amino acids, chitosan, salicylic acid
All crops
14-5-5 0.05% B, 0.05% Cu, 0.05% Mn, 0.05% Zn, 0.005% Mo, 1.0% seaweed extract, 0.7% amino acids, 0.1% chitosan, 0.1% salicylic acid
Liquid
Triggers plant defences and protein synthesis to maximize crop vigour and recovery during critical growth and periods of environmental stress
FertiBoost-DX
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Macro and micronutrients, fulvic and amino acids
All crops
3-0-3, 2.0% Mn, 2.0% Zn, 0.5% Amino acid, 0.1% fulvic acid
Liquid
Improve yield potential: Better nutrient delivery, natural crop defenses
FertiCare AllCoat
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Liquid micronutrient coating with IBA/kinetin for granular
All crops
6.0% Zn, 2.0% Mn, 0.5% B, 0.05% Mo, 0.1% IBA, 0.02% kinetin
Liquid
Promotes root growth and earlyseason vigour
Fortified Stimulate Yield Enhancer
Corteva Biologicals
Biostimulant
Plant growth hormones, plant growth regulator, yield stimulant
Canola, cereals, corn, lentil, soybean, specialty crops (see label for more)
Plant hormones: Gibberellic Acid, Cytokinin, Auxins - Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA and Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA))
Liquid
Plant growth promoter
FulGrow Gold 2X
HGS BioScience
Biostimulant
Humic substances
All crops
6.0% hydrophobic fulvic acids
Liquid
Natural chelating agent for nutrient bioavailability/metabolic activity
Golden Harvest
Corteva Biologicals
Biofertilizer
Fulvic acid, micronutrients, yield stimulant
Dry bean, canola, cereals, lentil, pea, soybean, corn (see label for more)
5-8-12 Fulvic acid and micronutrients
Liquid
Supplement to soil-applied fertilizers
GrowPlex
HGS BioScience
Biostimulant
Humic substances
All crops
40.0% humic acid
Powder
Increase nutrient cycling and microbial activity while improving soil structure and water-holding capacity for sustainable yields
HumiK LX
HGS BioScience
Biostimulant
Potassium, humic substances
All crops
0-0-1, 12% humic acid
Liquid
Same as above
HumiK ONE
HGS BioScience
Biostimulant
Potassium, humic substances
All crops
0-0-10, 60% humic acid
Granular
Same as above
HumiK SSG
HGS BioScience
Biostimulant
Humic substances
All crops
0-0-2, 50% humic acid
Granular
Same as above
HumiK WSG
HGS BioScience
Biostimulant
Humic substances
All crops
0-0-10, 60% humic acid
Granular
Same as above
HumiK WSP
HGS BioScience
Biostimulant
Potassium, humic substances
All crops
0-0-10, 60% humic acid
Powder
Same as above
JumpStart
FMC
Bionutrition
P solubilizer
Multi-crop
Penicillium bilaiae
Granule, liquid
P solubilization
KP Boost
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Macronutrients, amino acids, chitosan, salicylic acid
All crops
1-50-33, 0.7% amino acids, 0.1% chitosan, 0.1% salicylic acid
Powder
Triggers plant defences and protein synthesis
Launcher Liquid Soybean
Rizobacter
Inoculant
Rhizobium inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Liquid inoculant
Promote nodulation
Pea, lentil, faba bean, vetch
Crop-specific Rhizobium + Azospirillum brasilense + Take Off technology
Liquid
Promotes nodulation and biological N fixation
LIFT-Kit Pulse
Verdesian
Inoculant + biostimulant
Rhizobial inoculant + N assimilation technology + Azospirillum brasilense
ManZinPhos-DX
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Macro and micronutrients, fulvic and amino acids
All crops
6-20-5 1.8% S, 3.0% Mn, 1.0% Zn, 0.5% amino acid, 0.1% fulvic acid
Liquid
Improves yield potential; better nutrient delivery/natural crop defenses
MaxiBoost
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Secondary and micronutrients with seaweed extract
All crops
1.05% Mg, 1.34% S, 0.25% B, 0.25% Cu, 0.5% Fe, 0.25% Mn, 0.004% Mo, 0.14% Zn, 26.9% seaweed extract
Liquid
Promotes root growth and improves stress tolerance during challenging growing conditions
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BIOLOGICALS GUIDE 2026 Application Method
Application Recommendations
Compatibility Notes
Certification
Additional Comments
In-furrow (at planting)
In-furrow at planting; 4-10 lb/ac.
Compatible with other seed-placed products.
Seed treatment
One 1.5 kg bag treats 450 kg (990 lb, or 20 units) of seed.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Ecocert
Sterile, self-adhering peat powder.
Powder/Liquid: Seed treatment; Granular/Liquid: In-furrow
Powder: 1.5 kg bag treats 33 bu pea/faba, 21 bu lentil. Granular: Apply in seed row; row spacing determines rate. Liquid: Onseed: 3.0 L bladder treats 40 bu; case treats 160 bu at 75 ml/bu. In-furrow: 10 in rows use 300 ml/ac, 3.0 L unit treats 10 ac.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Ecocert
Powder/Liquid: Seed treatment; Granular/Liquid: In-furrow
Powder: 500 g per 150 kg seed.1.5 kg bag treats 450 kg (990 lb, or 20 units) seed. Granular: Apply in seed row; row spacing determines rate. Liquid: On-seed: 3.125 L bladder treats 50 units seed; case treats 200 units seed at 62.5 ml/22.7 kg units. In-furrow: 12 in rows use 250 ml/ac, 3.125 L unit treats 12.5 ac.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Powder/Granular: Ecocert
Seed treatment
Application rate: 50 bu pea/2.2 kg bag, 30 bu lentil/2.2 kg bag.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
Liquid/Peat: Seed treatment; Liquid/Granule: In-furrow
For liquid: Seed treatment: 75 ml/27 kg seed; In-furrow: 518 ml/ac on 15-in row spacing. For peat: 30 units/2.32 kg bag. For granule: 4.3 lb/ac on 10-in row spacing. Rates vary based on row spacing for liquid/granule.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide for liquid and peat. Granule is compatible with all seed treatments.
CFIA
Seed treatment, in furrow
Seed treatment: 80 ml/27 kg seed; In-furrow: 160 ml/ac on 10-in row spacing, rates vary based on row spacing.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
In-furrow
3.3 lb/ac on 10-in row spacing, rates vary based on row spacing.
Compatible with all seed treatments.
CFIA
Foliar, soil-applied
Foliar: 0.9-4.5 lb/ac; Soil: 0.9-8.9 lb/ac.
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
OMRI
Foliar, soil-applied
Foliar: 1.0-2.0 L/ac; Soil: 1.0-2.0 L/ac.
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
Ecocert
Foliar, soil-applied
Foliar: 1.25-2.5 L/ha (0.5-1.0 L/ac); Soil: Dilute 1:20 with water prior to application.
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
Ecocert
Foliar, in-furrow
5 g/ac. See www.syngenta.ca/productsdetail/envitadry#application. Don’t apply with straight UAN (28-0-0).
Not all products can be tank mixed with Envita Dry. See product page for compatibility information: https://www.syngenta.ca/productsdetail/envita-dry#tank-mix.
CFIA, EcoCert
Foliar
With post-emergent herbicide or fungicide; 2.5-5.0 L/ac (1.0-2.0 L/ac).
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
Foliar
With post-emergent herbicide or fungicide; 2.5 L/ac (1.0 L/ac).
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
Soil-applied (with granular fertilizer)
Apply 1.0-4.0 L/tonne of granular fertilizer. *Apply 1.0-2.0 L/t of urea.
Compatible with most granular fertilizers; consult a NutriAg representative for more information.
Seed treatment, foliar
Application rate: Foliar: 125-250 ml/ac; Seed treatment: 65 ml/100 lb of seed.
Extensive tank-mix compatibility.
Foliar, soil-applied
Foliar: 1.2-2.3 L/ha (0.5-0.93 L/ac) per application; Soil: 1.2-2.3 L/ha (0.5-0.93 L/ac) per application.
Compatible with most liquid fertilizer solutions and pesticide tank mixes.
Foliar
500 ml/ac-1 L/ac. Apply at herbicide timing based on soil/tissue analysis for prevention of nutrient deficiencies.
Not recommended for mixing with herbicides containing bentazone or bromoxynil.
In-furrow, foliar, soil-applied
Soil, foliar, or drip irrigate with 0.28-0.56 kg/ha (0.25-0.5 lb/ac) after dissolving in 3.8-7.6 L (1.0-2.0 gal) of water.
Compatible with most tank mixes.
Foliar, soil-applied
Foliar: 0.93-11.4 L/ac; Soil: 1.9-15.1 L/ac per application.
Compatible with most liquid fertilizers solutions and pesticide tank mixes. Don’t mix with calcium nitrate, phosphoric acid, zinc sulfate, pH 6.5 or below.
Contains extracted humic acids.
In-furrow, soil-applied
Soil: Broadcast, band, prepare transplant beds 4.0-10.0 lb/ac per application. Seeding: Band, broadcast 1.0-5.0 lb/ac.
Compatible with dry fertilizer blends, including urea.
Extracted granule technology.
In-furrow, soil-applied
Soil: Broadcast, band, prepare transplant beds 10.0-15.0 lb/ac per application. Seeding: Band, broadcast 2.0-8.0 lb/ac.
Compatible with dry fertilizer blends, including urea.
In-furrow, soil-applied
Soil: Broadcast, band, prepare transplant beds 4.0-10.0 lb/ac per application. Seeding: Band, broadcast 1.0-5.0 lb/ac.
Compatible with dry fertilizer blends, including urea.
Ecocert
Extracted granule technology.
Foliar, soil-applied
Make liquid concentrate by dissolving 1.0-1.5 lb in 1.0 gal. Foliar: Apply 0.25-3.0 gal/ac. Soil: Apply 0.5-4.0 gal/ac.
Mix into water, followed by liquid fertilizer. Any reconstituted HumiK WSP may require agitation after 4 hours. Don’t mix with calcium containing liquid fertilizers or solutions with pH 6.5 or below.
Ecocert
Extracted powder technology.
In-furrow, seed treatment
Granule rate (vary by row spacing): 3.3 lb/ac on 10-in row spacing. Liquid rates vary by crop.
Granule is compatibile with all seed treatments. Check manufacturer's compatibility guide for liquid.
CFIA
Foliar
Apply at sensitive timings before periods of stress, or to promote recovery after damage; 2.5 kg/hc (1.0 kg/ac).
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
Seed treatment, in-furrow
130 ml/100 kg soybean. In-furrow: 5 ml/100 m.
Visit brettyoung.ca/compatibility for seed treatment compatibility and on-seed life information.
In-furrow
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Foliar
With post-emergent herbicide, or fungicide; 2.5 L/ac (1.0 L/ac).
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
In-furrow, foliar, soil-applied
Apply at 2.5 L/ha (1.0 L/ac) with starter fertilizer in-furrow, with transplant water, or as a foliar spray.
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
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Sterile, self-adhering peat powder.
2-year shelf life. Avoid tank mix with copper, especially when used as fungicide.
1,000 L tote, 2 x 10 L case. Seed can be treated up to 120 days before planting. Water volume for foliar: Ground: 20-40 L/ac; Aerial: 10-20 L/ac .
1,000 L tote, 2 x 10 L case. Water volume for foliar application: Ground: 20-40 L/ac; Aerial: 10-20 L/ac.
CFIA, EcoCert
On-seed life: Up to 4 days. Azospirillum increases root development; Take Off improves N acquisition/assimilation.
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BIOLOGICALS GUIDE 2026 Products
Manufacturer
Category / Product Type
Class
Target Crops
Active Microorganisms/ Ingredients
Format
Mode of Action
M-BOS
NutriAg by HGS
Biostimulant, microbial inoculant
Bacterial inoculant
All crops
Methylobacterium organophilum
Liquid
Biological cytokinin production to promote growth and stress tolerance
Megafol
Syngenta Canada
Biostimulant
Abiotic stress mitigation
Canola, cereals, corn, potato, pulses, other row crops, assorted fruit and vegetable crops
Selected seaweed and other plant extracts including vitamins, amino acids, proteins and betaines
Liquid
Accelerates plant recovery from environmental stress, promoting vegetative growth
N-Charge Pea/Lentil/ Faba Bean/Chickpea
Verdesian
Inoculant
Rhizobial inoculant
Pea, lentil, faba bean, chickpea
Crop-specific Rhizobium spp.; Mesorhizobium ciceri for chickpea
Peat
N-fixing rhizobia; enhanced seed adhesion; promotes nodulation
N-Charge Soybean
Verdesian
Inoculant
Rhizobial inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Peat
Crop-specific rhizobia
Nitragin gold
FMC
Bionutrition
Rhizobium inoculant
Alfalfa, sweet clover
Sinorhizobium meliloti
Clay powder
Biological nitrogen fixation
Nitragin gold
FMC
Bionutrition
Rhizobium inoculant
Clover
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii
Clay powder
Biological nitrogen fixation
Nodulator CP SCG
BASF
Bionutrition
Rhizobacterial inoculant
Chickpea
Mesorhizobium cicer
Solid core granular
Plant growth promo rhizobacterium
Pea, lentil
R. leguminosarum biovar viceae (strain 1435), Bacillus subtilis (strain BU1814)
Solid core granular
Plant growth promoting rhizobacterium plus root strengthening bacillus
Nodulator Duo SCG
BASF
Bionutrition, biostimulant
Rhizobacterial inoculant + Bacillus
Nodulator IP Plus
BASF
Bionutrition, biostimulant, biofungicide
Rhizobacterial inoculant + Two Bacillus
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum (strain 532C), Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (MBI600), Bacillus subtilis (BU1814)
Professionally applied liquid
Plant growth promoting rhizobacterium plus root strengthening/seeding disease suppression bacillus
Nodulator LQ
BASF
Bionutrition
Rhizobacterial inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Liquid
Plant growth promo rhizobacterium
Nodulator SCG
BASF
Bionutrition
Rhizobacterial inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Solid core granular
Plant growth promo rhizobacterium
Liquid
Plant growth promoting rhizobacterium
Nodulator XL LQ
BASF
Bionutrition
Rhizobacterial inoculant
Pea, lentil
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viceae, strain 1435
Nodulator XL Peat
BASF
Bionutrition
Rhizobacterial inoculant
Pea, lentil
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viceae, strain 1435
Peat
Plant growth promoting rhizobacterium
N-Row Pea/Lentil/Faba Bean
Verdesian
Inoculant
Rhizobial inoculant
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Crop-specific Rhizobium strains
Granular
Delivers rhizobia into seed furrow
N-Row Soybean
Verdesian
Inoculant
Rhizobial inoculant
Soybean
Crop-specific Bradyrhizobium strains
Granular
Rhizobia colonize roots/form nodules
N-Take Pea/Lentil/Faba Bean
Verdesian
Inoculant
Rhizobial inoculant
Pea, lentil, vetch
Crop-specific Rhizobium
Liquid
Introduces N-fixing rhizobia
N-Take Soybean
Verdesian
Inoculant
Rhizobial inoculant
Soybean
High-count crop-specific Bradyrhizobium
Liquid
Promotes nodulation
Biofertilizer
Macro and micronutrients, amino acids, chitosan, salicylic acid
All crops
0-0-8 2.4 Ca, 0.8% Mg, 0.2 % B, 0.7% amino acids, 0.1% chitosan, 0.1% salicylic acid
Liquid
Triggers plant defences and protein synthesis to maximize crop vigour and recovery
Ascophyllum nodosm (97.52%)
Liquid
Improve nutrient use efficiency, enhance reproductive traits and mitigate abiotic stressors
Nutri Lex
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NutriAg by HGS
OHM
UPL AgroSolutions Canada
Biostimulant
Aquatic plant extract
Root and tuber vegetables (Group 1) incl. potato (russet, reds, whites, yellows, purples), carrot, radish, sweet potato; cereals (wheat, barley, oat, rye, triticale), grass (Group 17); corn (incl. field corn, sweet corn, popcorn); alfalfa; soybean; canola, mustard; camelina; flax; sunflower
Optimize FXC DS
FMC
Bionutrition + biostimulant
Bradyrhizobium inoculant, signaling molecule
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum, LCO molecule
Liquid
Biological nitrogen fixation, signaling molecule
Osmium Chickpea
Rizobacter
Inoculant
Rhizobium inoculant
Chickpea
Mesorhizobium ciceri
Osmo Protector Technology
Promote nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation
Osmium Pea/Lentil
Rizobacter
Inoculant
Rhizobium inoculant
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae
Same as above.
Same as above.
Soybean
Multiple strains of Bradyrhizobium japonicum + Take Off technology
Liquid
Rhizobia increase nodulation/ biological N fixation
Preside Ultra
Verdesian
Inoculant
Rhizobial inoculant + N assimilation technology
Primacy Alpha
Verdesian
Biostimulant
Plant biostimulant
Cereals, canola, pulses, soybean, corn, forages, other field crops
Take Off, Plus, MSM & Micronutrient package
Liquid
Stimulates plant metabolic pathways; supports plant growth
Primo GX2
Verdesian
Inoculant
Rhizobial inoculant + Azospirillum brasilense
Pea, lentil, chickpea, soybean
Crop-specific rhizobia + Azospirillum brasilense
Granular
Rhizobia promote nodulation/N fixation
Primo Liquid Chickpea
Verdesian
Inoculant
Rhizobial inoculant + Azospirillum brasilense
Chickpea
Crop-specific rhizobia + biological growth enhancement technology
Liquid
Promotes nodulation/biological N fixation
Quickroots
FMC
Bionutrition
Nutrient increase
Multi-crop, corn
B. amyloliquefaciens, Trichoderma virens
Wettable powder
Increase nutrient uptake
Radiate
Loveland Products Canada
Biostimulant
Plant growth hormone
All crops
Cytokinin, Auxins - Indole-3-butyric acid
Liquid
Plant growth promoter
Radiate Plus
Loveland Products Canada
Biostimulant
Plant growth hormone and nutrition
All crops
Cytokinin, Auxins - Indole-3-butyric acid; macro and micronutrients
Liquid
Plant growth promoter
Ratchet
FMC
Biostimulant
Signaling molecule
All crops
LCO molecule
Liquid
Improves yield potential Promote nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation
Signum Soybean
Rizobacter
Inoculant
Rhizobium inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Osmo Protector and Bio-Inducer Technologies
SproutMax
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Secondary and micronutrients with IBA and cytokinin
All crops
3.0% Mg, 1.0% B, 1.3% Zn, 0.03% IBA, 0.001% cytokinin (as kinetin)
Liquid
Promotes plant growth via a PGR package with auxin and cytokinin
Stella Maris
Acadian Plant Health
Biostimulant
Ascophyllum nodosum - crop production supplement
Specialty crops - fruit, vegetable crops (root & tuber vegetables, fruiting vegetables) greenhouse & transplants, herbs & spices
Ascophyllum nodosum extract
Liquid
Activates natural pathways within the plant influencing plant growth and abiotic stress responses
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BIOLOGICALS GUIDE 2026 Application Method
Application Recommendations
Compatibility Notes
Certification
Additional Comments
In-furrow
25 ml/ha (10 ml/ac) applied in-furrow with a compatible liquid starter fertilizer.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Foliar
Can apply every 10-14 days; 0.5-1 L/ac (row) or 1 L/ ac (potato, fruit, vegetable). Visit: syngenta.ca/productsdetail/ megafol#application.
Megafol can be added to an existing pesticide application from emergence to pre-harvest, as it can be tank mixed with other products. It is advised to conduct a jar compatibility test first.
CFIA
3 year shelf life. 4 hours rainfastness.
On-seed, planter box
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
On-seed, planter box
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Seed treatment
Application rate: 5,000 lb seed/19 kg case.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
OMRI, CFIA
Seed treatment
Red clover 5,000 lb seed/19 kg case; white, ladino, alsike clover 2,500 lb seed/19 kg case.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
Improves delivery to the root zone. Promotes nodulation/biological N fixation.
In-furrow
3.0-5.0 lb/ac.
Compatible with seed-placed products as applied to furrow and doesn’t come in contact with seed.
CFIA
Clay-based granule; new bulk packaging in 2027.
In-furrow
28.5 g/1,000 linear row feet. One bag treats 10.6 ac-18.5 ac. One Q-Pak treats 170 ac-296 ac.
Compatible with all seed-placed products, as it is applied directly to the furrow and does not come in contact with the seed.
CFIA
Clay-based granule.
Seed-applied
134.4 ml/100 kg seed.
Some seed treatments are harmful to liquid inoculants and the application method can affect the days-on-seed compatibility. Please visit agsolutions.ca, see respective product labels or call AgSolutions Customer Care for further information.
CFIA + PMRA
Biostacked preinoculant with PMRA registered biofungicide and patented bladder technology.
Seed-applied, in-furrow
On seed: 75 ml/bu; In-furrow: 29 ml/997 linear row feet
Visit agsolutions.ca, see product labels, call AgSolutions Customer Care for further information.
CFIA
New on-seed survivability guidelines.
In-furrow
5.0 lb/ac.
Compatible with seed-placed products, as applied to the furrow and doesn’t come in contact with seed.
CFIA
Clay-based granule.
Seed-applied, in-furrow
On-seed: 75 ml/bu; In-furrow: 30 ml/997 linear row feet (~1.5 L treats ~9.6 ac at 10" row spacing).
Some seed treatments are harmful to liquid inoculants; the application method can affect days-onseed compatibility. Visit agsolutions.ca, see product labels, call AgSolutions Customer Care for more info.
CFIA
Crop-specific rhizobium with new in-furrow label rates.
Seed-applied, in-furrow
One case will treat 110 bushels of seed.
Some seed treatments are harmful to liquid inoculants; the application method can affect days-onseed compatibility. Visit agsolutions.ca, see product labels, call AgSolutions Customer Care for more info.
CFIA
Crop-specific rhizobium, self-adhering peat.
In-furrow
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
In-furrow
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
On-seed, in-furrow
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
On-seed, in-furrow
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Foliar
Apply at sensitive timings (e.g., bloom), ahead of periods of stress (e.g., heat, frost), or to promote recovery after damage; 2.5 L/ha (1.0 L/ac).
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
Foliar application
Root/tuber: 2 apps: 0.4 L/ac at tuber initiation, repeat 15 days later. Cereals/grass: 1 app: 0.4 L/ac at crop emerge to ripening. Corn: 1 to 2 apps: 0.4 L/ac at 4-leaf to tassel. Alfalfa: multiple apps: 0.5 L/ha at re-growth, 8-10 days after cutting. Soybean: 0.5 L/ha at R3-R5. Canola/mustard: 1 app: 0.5 L/ha from 2-leaf stage to flower start. Camelina: 1 app: 0.5 L/ha from bud to early flower. Flax: 1 app: 0.5 L/ha before flower onset. Sunflower: 1 app: 0.5 L/ha from 3 pairs true leaves to flower bud.
OHM is compatible with most pesticides provided they are used in accordance with the registered label directions. Some compatibility problems may occur with alkaline mixtures (lime, sulphur) and with spreader stickers containing ethanol or liquid fertilizers containing orthophosphates. In unfamiliar mixings, a jar test is recommended to ensure compatibility before spraying.
Seed treatment
Application rate: 98 ml/100 kg seed.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
Seed treatment
At planting; 1 case (2 x 5.45 L) treats 200 bu (12,000 lb). On-seed life: Up to 15 days.
Visit brettyoung.ca/compatibility for seed treatment compatibility and on-seed life information.
CFIA, EcoCert
Osmo Protector Technology strengthens cell walls of rhizobial bacteria, enhances on-seed survival.
Seed treatment
At planting; 1 case treats 200 bu. On-seed life: Up to 15 days.
Visit brettyoung.ca/compatibility for seed treatment compatibility and on-seed life information.
CFIA, EcoCert
Same as above.
On-seed
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Foliar
0.47 L/ac (470 ml/ac); Foliar apply during active crop growth; timing can be aligned with other planned foliar applications.
Do not mix with silicone-based surfactants/adjuvants or products that significantly lower pH. Jar test unfamiliar combinations.
In-furrow
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
On-seed, in-furrow
At planting
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
Seed treatment
Multi-crop: Rates vary by crop. Corn: 25 units/400 g pouch.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
In-furrow; foliar (2-6 leaf stage)
In-furrow (potato, corn, soybean): 90 ml/ac.; foliar: 60 ml/ac.
Tank mix compatible with herbicides.
Foliar (2-6 leaf stage)
Foliar application (2-6 leaf) all crops at 1 L/ac.
Tank mix compatible with most herbicides; reach out to your rep for more information.
Foliar
120 ml/ac; Timing: Herbicide or fungicide timing.
Compatible with foliar herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and nutritonal products.
CFIA
Seed treatment
Application rate (simultaneous or sequential application): 130 ml/100 kg of soybean seeds. On-seed life: Up to 120 days.
Visit brettyoung.ca/compatibility for seed treatment compatibility and on-seed life information.
CFIA, EcoCert
Foliar
Apply at 2.5 L/ha (1.0 L/ac).
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
Foliar, soil-applied
Perennials: Root treatment at transplanting. Apply every 7-30 days starting at spring growth, 3-5 days prior abiotic stress. Post-harvest: Apply every 1-4 weeks until dormancy. Fruit/ vegetables: Apply every 7-30 days, 3-5 days prior abiotic stress. Greenhouse/transplants: Apply weekly via irrigation.
Compatible with most insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers. When mixing with calcium products, thoroughly mix Stella Maris with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product. If the interaction of chemicals is unknown, a jar compatibility test is recommended.
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CFIA
Osmo Protector Technology strengthens cell walls of rhizobial bacterial; enhances on-seed survival. Bio-Inducer Technology accelerates nodulation.
For more info, refer to the product label. Always read and follow label directions.
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BIOLOGICALS GUIDE 2026 Products
Manufacturer
Category / Product Type
Class
Target Crops
Active Microorganisms/ Ingredients
Format
Mode of Action
Stimulate AC
Corteva Biologicals
Biostimulate
Plant growth hormones/ regulator, yield stimulant
Cereals, potato, corn, soybean
Cytokinin, Idole-3-butyric acid
Liquid
Plant growth promoter
Sugar Mover Premier
Corteva Biologicals
Biostimulant
Plant growth hormones/ regulator, yield stimulant
Canola, lentil, pea, soybean, corn (see label for additional crop registrations)
Plant hormone: Cytokinin ; Co-formulated with: Boron, Copper, Molybdenum
Liquid
Plant growth regulator/yield stimulant
TagTeam
FMC
Bionutrition
Rhizobium inoculant, P solubilizer
Pea, lentil
Rhizobium leguminosarum, Penicillium bilaiae
Liquid
Biological nitrogen fixation, P solubilization
TagTeam
FMC
Bionutrition
Bradyrhizobium inoculant, P solubilizer
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum, Penicillium bilaiae
Granule
Biological nitrogen fixation, P solubilization
TagTeam BioniQ
FMC
Bionutrition
Rhizobium inoculant, P solubilizer
Pea, lentil
Rhizobium leguminosarum, Penicillium bilaiae, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Trichoderma virens
Peat
Biological nitrogen fixation, P solubilization, increase nutrient uptake
TagTeam BioniQ
FMC
Bionutrition
Rhizobium inoculant, P solubilizer
Chickpea
M. ciceri, Penicillium bilaiae, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Trichoderma virens
Peat
Biological nitrogen fixation, P solubilization, increase nutrient uptake
TagTeam BioniQ
FMC
Bionutrition + biostimulant
Rhizobium inoculant, P solubilizer, nutrient increase uptake, signaling molecule
Pea, lentil
Rhizobium leguminosarum, Penicillium bilaiae, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Trichoderma virens, LCO molecule
Granule
Biological nitrogen fixation, P solubilization, increase nutrient uptake, signaling molecule
TagTeam BioniQ
FMC
Bionutrition + biostimulant
Rhizobium inoculant, P solubilizer, nutrient increase uptake
Chickpea
Mesorhizobium ciceri, Penicillium bilaiae, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Trichoderma virens
Granule
Biological nitrogen fixation, P solubilization, increase nutrient uptake
TagTeam BioniQ
FMC
Bionutrition + biostimulant
Rhizobium inoculant, P solubilizer, nutrient increase uptake
Faba bean
Rhizobium leguminosarum, Penicillium bilaiae, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Trichoderma virens
Granule
Biological nitrogen fixation, P solubilization, increase nutrient uptake
Terra Core
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Macro and micronutreints with humic substances
All crops
7-21-0, 0.2% zinc, 5.0% humic substances
Liquid
Improves nutrient availability and promotes root growth
TerraDrive
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Micronutrients with IBA and seaweed extract
All crops
0.25% B, 1.3% Cu, 2.9% Mn, 0.25% Mo, 1.5% Zn, 0.057% IBA, 1.0% seaweed extract (Ascophyllum nodosum)
Liquid
Promotes root growth and improves stress tolerance during challenging growing conditions
Terra K
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Macronutrient w/fulvic acid
All crops
0-0-28, 0.1% fulvic acid
Liquid
Stimulates metabolic activity
Terramar
Loveland Products Canada
Biostimulant
Ascophyllum nodosum and humic substances
All crops
Ascophyllum nodosum and Leonardite
Liquid
Enhanced nutrient uptake; improved crop tolerance to abiotic stressors
TruPhos Advanced
NutriAg by HGS
Biofertilizer
Macro and micronutrients, cytokinin, gibberellic acid, IBA
All crops
5-18-2 0.5% Mg, 0.1% B, 0.05% Co, 0.1% Cu, 0.1% Fe, 0.05% Mn, 0.05% Mo, 0.8% Zn, 0.0003% cytokinin (as kinetin), 0.001% gibberellic acid, 0.002% IBA
Liquid
Promotes plant growth via a PGR package with auxin, cytokinin and gibberellin
Utrisha N
Corteva Biologicals
Biostimulant, biofertilizer
Methylobacterium, nutrient increase
Canola, cereals, soybean, corn, potato, specialty crops (see label for more)
Bacteria: Methylobacterium symbioticum SB23
Wettable powder
Plant growth promoting methylobacterium
Velondis Plus
BASF
Biofungicide
Two Bacillus
Lentil, dry bean, pea, soybean, chickpea, faba bean, kidney bean
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (strain MBI 600), Bacillus subtilis (strain BU1814)
Liquid
Root-strengthening bacillus and seedling disease suppression bacillus
Wave
UPL AgroSolutions CA
Biostimulant
Aquatic plant extract
Canola, cereals
Ascophyllum nodosm (99.52%)
Liquid
Same as below.
Wave
UPL AgroSolutions Canada
Biostimulant
Aquatic plant extract
Alfalfa; canola, camelina, mustard; cereals, grass (Group 17); corn; flax; pulses; soybean; sunflower
Ascophyllum nodosm (99.52%)
Liquid
Improve nutrient use efficiency, enhance reproductive traits and mitigate abiotic stressors
X-Cyte
Corteva Biologicals
Biostimulant
Plant growth hormones/ regulator, yield stimulant
Canola, soybean, corn (see label for more)
Plant hormone: Cytokinin
Liquid
Heat stress mitigation
XiteBio OptiPlus
XiteBio Technologies Inc.
Microbial Inoculant
Rhizobacterial inoculant and PGPR inoculant
Soybean
BradyRhizobium japonicum, Bacillus firmus
Liquid
N fixation, P solubilization, phytohormore/sederophore production
XiteBio PulseRhizo
XiteBio Technologies Inc.
Microbial Inoculant
Rhizobacterial inoculant
Pea, lentil, faba bean
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Liquid
N fixation
XiteBio SoyRhizo
XiteBio Technologies Inc.
Microbial Inoculant
Rhizobacterial inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Liquid
N fixation
XiteBio SoyRhizo XV
XiteBio Technologies Inc.
Microbial Inoculant
Rhizobacterial inoculant
Soybean
Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Liquid
N fixation
Tuber crops (potato, sugar beet, etc.)
Bacillus firmus
Liquid
P solubilization, phytohormore/ sederophore production
PGPR inoculant
Vegetable crops
Bacillus firmus
Liquid
Same as above.
PGPR inoculant
Oilseeds, cereals, legumes
Bacillus firmus
Liquid
Same as above.
Fruit, vegetable crops, broadacre
5-7-0-0, 7.3% B, 3.7% Ascophyllum nodosum, 27.79% Monoethanolamine
Liquid
Improve seed set and quality, targeting reproductive phase of plants
XiteBio Tuber+
XiteBio Technologies Inc.
Microbial Inoculant
PGPR inoculant
XiteBio Vegi+
XiteBio Technologies Inc.
Microbial Inoculant
XiteBio Yield+
XiteBio Technologies Inc.
Microbial Inoculant
YaraAmplix Flostrel
Yara Canada
Biostimulant
Liquid nutrients with bioactive compounds
YaraAmplix Optitrac
Yara Canada
Biostimulant
Liquid micronutrient with aquatic plant extract
All crops
5-0-2-0, 1.0% B, 1.0% Zn, 7% Ascophyllum nodosum, 4.67% Monoethanolamine, 0.43% Lignosulfonate
Liquid
Hormone-like activity, enhance plant greeness, increase B and Zn use efficiency, priming for stress defense
YaraAmplix Procote Optimize
Yara Canada
Biostimulant
Non-aqueous liquid organic matter
All crops
Humic acids, fulvic acid
Liquid
Modifying fertosphere/rhizosphere to increase PUE/availability of N, P, K
YieldON
Syngenta Canada
Biostimulant
Abiotic stress mitigation/ yield promotion
Cereals, corn, soybean, canola, pulses
Extracts from plants/seaweeds; trace elements Manganese, Zinc and Molybdenum
Liquid
Boost grain productivity; improves cell division/expansion in the grain
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BIOLOGICALS GUIDE 2026 Application Method
Application Recommendations
Compatibility Notes
Certification
Additional Comments
Foliar
500 ml to 1 L/ac. Timing: Apply at fungicide timing.
Extensive tank-mix compatibility.
Seed treatment
Application rate: 75 ml/27 kg seed.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
In-furrow
Application rate: 4.3 lb/ac on 10-in row spacing, rates vary based on row spacing.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
Seed treatment
Application rate: 50 bu pea/2.2 kg bag, 30 bu lentil/2.2 kg bag.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
Seed treatment
Application rate: 50 bu /2.2 kg bag.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
In-furrow
Application rate: 3.3 lb/ac on 10-in row spacing, rates vary based on row spacing
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
Improved granule.
In-furrow
Application rate: 3.3 lb/ac on 10-in row spacing, rates vary based on row spacing.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
Improved granule.
In-furrow
Application rate: 3.3 lb/ac on 10-in row spacing, rates vary based on row spacing.
Check manufacturer's compatibility guide.
CFIA
Improved granule.
In-furrow, foliar, soil-applied
Foliar: Apply 2.5-5.0 L/ha (1.0-2.0 L/ac). Soil: 10.0-95.0 L/ha (4.0-38.0 L/ac).
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
In-furrow, foliar, soil-applied
Foliar: Apply 2.5 L/ha (1.0 L/ac). Soil: 2.5-5.0 L/ha (1.0-2.0 L/ac).
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
In-furrow, foliar, soil-applied
Foliar: 1.0-2.0 L/ac. Soil: 1.0-6.0 L/ac.
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
Foliar
Apply at 1 L/ac at late herbicide timing up to fungicide timing.
Tank mix compatible with most herbicides; reach out to your rep for more information.
Foliar
With post-emergent herbicide, or fungicide; 1.7-2.47 L/ha (0.67-1.0 L/ac).
Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers; check manufacturer's compatibility guide for details.
Foliar
135 g/ac. Canola, cereals, corn: 4-leaf to pre-senescence. Soybean: 3-leaf to pre-senescence. Potato during active growth.
Use water with a total chlorine content <2 ppm. Use water with a pH between 5 and 8. Consult the supported tank mix document available for further details.
Seed-applied
Lentil: 17.6 ml/100 kg (small seed). Dry bean, pea, soybean: 4.4 ml/100 kg (medium seed). Chickpea, faba bean, kidney bean: 2.2 ml/100 kg (large seed).
Highly stable formulation that can be applied alone or with any pulse seed treatment without concerns of on-seed survivability or stability for 12 months.
Seed treatment
Canola: 300 ml/100 kg seed. Cereals: 150 ml/100 kg seed.
Same as below.
Foliar
Alfalfa: 60 ml/ac during re-growth/ 7-10 days after cutting. Canola, camelina, mustard: 60 ml/ac between 2-leaf to early flower. Cereals, grass: 60 ml/ac between 2-leaf to early flower. Corn: 60 ml/ac between 2-leaf to tassel. Flax: 60 ml/ac between 2-leaf to early flower. Pulses: 60 ml/ac at 2-leaf to flowering. Soybean: 60 ml/ac at V2 and beginning of seed. Sunflower: 60 ml/ac at vegetative stages to early flower.
WAVE is compatible with most common crop protection products, fertilizers and adjuvants provided they are used in accordance with the registered label directions. A jar test is recommended to ensure compatibility before spraying. Wave should always be added last to the tank mix and if using Wave alone, apply with a non-ionic surfactant at 0.25% v/v.
Foliar
500 ml/ac. Prior to the onset of a heat event and canola at 10-30% flowering and corn at VT-R1 staging.
Extensive tank-mix compatibility. Apply with/without fungicide. Surfactant recommended when standalone application.
In-furrow at planting
In-furrow at planting; please look at the compatibility chart.
Compatible with starter fertilizers; please look at the compatibility chart.
CFIA, EcoCert
Compatibility chart at www.xitebio.ca.
Seed treatment, in-furrow
Seed treatment with on-seed, in-furrow at planting.
Compatible with seed treatment chemicals and fertilizers; please look at the compatibility chart.
CFIA, EcoCert
Compatibility chart at www.xitebio.ca.
Seed treatment, in-furrow
Seed treatment with on-seed, in-furrow at planting.
Compatible with seed treatment chemicals and fertilizers; please look at the compatibility chart.
CFIA, EcoCert
Compatibility chart at www.xitebio.ca.
In-furrow; foliar 1,000 L tote, 2 x 10 L case. Water volume for foliar application: Ground: 20-40 L/ac; Aerial: 10-20 L/ac.
Improved granule.
2 x 5.39 kg bags. Water volume for foliar application: Ground: Minimum 40 L/ac. PMRA
PMRA registered biofungicide with two-year shelf life.
1,000 L tote, 2 x 10 L case. Water volume foliar: Ground: 20-40 L/ac; Aerial: 10-20 L/ac.
Seed treatment, in-furrow
Seed treatment with on-seed, in-furrow at planting.
Compatible with seed treatment chemicals and fertilizers; please look at the compatibility chart.
CFIA, EcoCert
Compatibility chart at www.xitebio.ca.
In-furrow (at planting), foliar (0-6 leaf stage)
In-furrow at planting, foliar (0-6 leaf stage); please look at the compatibility chart.
Compatible with herbicides and starter fertilizers; please look at the compatibility chart.
CFIA, EcoCert
Compatibility chart at www.xitebio.ca.
In-furrow, foliar (0-6 leaf stage)
In-furrow at planting, foliar (0-6 leaf stage).
Compatible with herbicides and starter fertilizers; please look at the compatibility chart.
CFIA, EcoCert
Compatibility chart at www.xitebio.ca.
In-furrow, foliar (0-6 leaf stage)
In-furrow at planting, foliar (0-6 leaf stage).
Compatible with herbicides and starter fertilizers; please look at the compatibility chart.
CFIA, EcoCert
Compatibility chart at www.xitebio.ca.
Foliar
Broadacre crops 0.2-0.8 L/ac. One to two applications vegetative to end of flowering stage.
Widely tank mixable with agrochemicals and foliar nutrition.
CFIA
Broadacre crops 0.2-0.8 L/ac. One to two applications every 10-14 days at early vegetative stage.
Widely tank mixable with agrochemicals and foliar nutrition.
CFIA, CE Marking
Fertilizer coating
Apply at 2-3 L/mt on P fertilizer blend.
Compatible with other coatings: 1. Water-based products. 2. Glycol-based products (PROCOTE OPTIMIZE). 3. Oil-based products (PROCOTE MICRONUTRIENTS).
CE Marking
Foliar
0.75 L/ac with late-season fungicide. Wheat: Full heading with Fusarium fungicide. Canola: 10-50% flowering with Sclerotinia fungicide. Corn: V10-R2 with Fusarium fungicide.
YieldON can easily be added to an existing fungicide application. It is advised to conduct a jar compatibility test first.
CFIA
topcropmanager.com
3 year shelf life. 4 hours rainfastness.
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