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Agriculture Fertilizer Manure 
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients. Feedlot operators have been spreading manure… Read More
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Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
When managing fertilizer, the when of application can matter almost as much as the rate, especially when it comes to nitrogen and minimizing losses, says Peter Wheat Pete Johnson.
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Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Manure has been used as fertilizer for a very long time, however with the advent of fewer mixed farms and access to commercial fertilizer, which is easier to transport and often easier to apply, nearly all farmers have moved away from using manure as the primary source of fertilizer on their operations.
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Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
There’s never a shortage of field work to be done in the fall, but fall conditions can sometimes be very unfavourable for tillage, manure, or fertilizer applications.
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Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
There’s never a shortage of field work to be done in the fall, but fall conditions can sometimes be very unfavourable for tillage, manure, or fertilizer applications.
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Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A low soil pH just needs some lime and is good to go — right? Not necessarily so, explains Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson in this latest episode of Wheat Pete’s Word.
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Agric4profits
AUGUST 28, 2024
Hello farmers and gardeners today we are here with a great information of the difference between manure and fertilizers. To increase agriculture, produce, the
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Modern Farmer
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
For plants to thrive, they require a magic formula: water plus sunlight plus air plus fertilizer. But fertilizers—substances that make soil more fertile—are essential to plant health because not all soils are equally nutritious. In short: Fertilizer is plant food. All plants need fertilization.
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Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Profitable Practices, Carl Frook shares how Frook Farms and Mar Creek Renewables has come together to help him manage manure, his cattle, his crops, and boost the bottom line for the family. How does an on-farm biodigester and 2,200 beef cattle merge to make a farm more profitable and sustainable?
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Cropaia
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Nitrogen is a critical nutrient for plant growth and is often the most limiting nutrient in agricultural systems. Organic fertilizers such as manure, compost , and other organic amendments are valuable sources of nitrogen. Swine Manure : Typically has 20-35% of total nitrogen as ammonium nitrogen.
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Civil Eats
MAY 1, 2024
These nitrogen-based compounds, common in agricultural runoff, are linked to multiple cancers and health issues for those exposed. and the reason comes down to one major source: Agricultural runoff. This “leaky system” refers to what is not absorbed by the crops on the field, most dangerously, in this case, fertilizer. “It’s
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Civil Eats
AUGUST 28, 2023
The waste grease, collected from a local pizzeria, a Mexican restaurant, and a pub, will be mixed with manure in the dairy farm’s anerobic co-digester and converted into renewable energy. Methane gas digesters are used by dairy farms to convert manure into energy and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Photo by Meg Wilcox.
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Modern Farmer
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In August, Rich Earth released a Farmer Guide to Fertilizing with Urine , available for free on their website. Kayan is one of nine Vermont farmers whove participated in Rich Earths field studies, funded by USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). But the carbon footprint of conventional fertilizer doesnt stop there.
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Cropaia
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. Regenerative agriculture is not just a buzzword; it represents a fundamental shift in the way we view and practice farming.
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Daily Yonder
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Lower Yakima Valley in Washington state has been home to large-scale animal agriculture for decades, but in 2008 when one dairy operation tried moving onto the Yakima Indian Reservation, the community balked at the proposition. Agriculture has become one of the most consolidated industries in the country.
Daily Yonder
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Currently, CAFOs in Wisconsin must obtain a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit before disposing of manure and waste. Raff, an economist at the United States Department of Agriculture, authored a 2021 study on CAFOs and surface water quality.
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Civil Eats
MARCH 13, 2024
The idea, the manager explained, was that Supreme Beef would run a feedlot, and Feeder Creek would supply a biodigester, a machine that would process manure and capture the resulting methane to be sold as energy. We need at least 10,000 cows to get enough manure for the amount of methane we want to generate,’” Stone said.
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ATTRA
AUGUST 15, 2023
By Lee Rinehart, NCAT Agriculture Specialist The garden entrance is protected from groundhogs and deer by a mesh-covered wooden gate. I rely on these crops, idealistically to bolster hope, and practically to provide most if not all the fertility my garden crops need to live fully and produce quality fruits. This year was different.
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Farmbrite
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Adding the right amount of fertilizer is an essential practice for nutrient management based on your farm's goals and soil conditions. This information enables farmers to make informed decisions about what amendments are needed, such as adding fertilizers or lime, to create a balanced and productive environment.
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UnderstandingAg
MAY 23, 2024
Many common fertilizers are either already in the nitrate or ammonium form, or quickly convert to those forms in the soil. They are the closest thing we have to a no-brainer when it comes to nutrient management and should be part of all crop fertility, manure management, and herbicide programs. It says living microbes.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
JANUARY 17, 2024
As those paying attention to agriculture know, climate impacts have become increasingly apparent since the last assessment was published in 2018. The NCA5 covers a lot of ground, but this summary focuses on aspects most relevant to agriculture.
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Food Tank
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Integrating livestock with crops can create a closed-loop system where manure provides fertilizer and reduces reliance on external inputs. By incorporating indigenous crops, food systems become more diverse, nutritious, and adaptable to the challenges faced by Africa’s agriculture.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
JULY 14, 2023
agriculture currently faces some steep challenges. Climate change and biodiversity loss represent existential threats to the agricultural status quo. agricultural landscape and the policies that are most closely aligned with incentivizing its creation. However, NSAC covers the land access issue elsewhere.
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ATTRA
OCTOBER 10, 2023
By Luz Ballesteros Gonzalez, NCAT Agriculture Specialist When will it rain again? This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. How much will it rain? ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
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ATTRA
DECEMBER 26, 2023
By Lee Rinehart, NCAT Agriculture Specialist I’m sure farmers have been using living mulches for ages. He would let the cover crop grow and overwinter and then plow down the following spring for green manure. Periodic mowing keeps it under control and adds a green manure mulch to the crops. Let me introduce you.
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Modern Farmer
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Its foundation relies on resource-intensive commodity crop production, which needs the majority of fertile lands to feed animals kept in confined spaces. Fertile agricultural soils should be used to grow diverse, nutritious crops for humans. But a closer look at our food system reveals many challenges.
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UnderstandingAg
MAY 3, 2024
High-salt fertilizers add insult to injury by inhibiting soil biology and creating osmotic stress in plants. Fall tillage and fertility applications are common because some say, “There’s not enough time to do it in the spring.” Living ground cover is especially critical on acres receiving manure from confinement operations.
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ATTRA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Carbon Capture through Composting New Earth collects food surplus from three school cafeterias and combines it with woody biomass, agricultural byproducts, and biochar in Johnson-Su compost bioreactors. Fugagli explained how costly fertilizer may be doing more harm than good. Biochar and Sustainable Agriculture What is Biochar?
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Real Agriculture
MAY 7, 2024
Legumes, such as alfalfa, trefoil, and sainfoin, are a great feed source, are excellent for soil health and play a role in sequestering carbon in the soil. According to emerging research by Dr. Bart Lardner, legumes in the bovine diet also lowers methane emissions, one of the components being measured in an on-going research project.
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ATTRA
JULY 2, 2024
By Tammy Barnes , NCAT Agricultural Specialist Now, as we enter the hot, dry summer months, is the time to watch livestock water sources for quality. Farm ponds and slow-moving creeks and streams that are enriched with fertilizer runoff and directly deposited manure are the perfect place to find cyanobacteria thriving.
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Civil Eats
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Until a few years ago, Songbird Farm in Unity, Maine, grew wheat, rye, oats, and corn, as well as an array of vegetables in three high tunnel greenhouses, and supported a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program for over 100 customers. While the affected sites are situated across the state, most are concentrated in agricultural areas.
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Cropaia
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Incorporate soil conditioners and fertilizers to supply essential nutrients. Manure : Aged manure is another excellent amendment for sandy soils. It adds organic matter, nutrients, and beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility. Enhance the soil’s structure to reduce rapid drainage.
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UnderstandingAg
APRIL 30, 2023
Manure slurry is a valuable but difficult resource to manage on dairy farms. Slurry pits must be emptied to make room for the never-ending stream of manure. Manure is often not a top priority for most dairies and handling may have to wait until seasonal fieldwork is completed. This causes the soil microbiology to go dormant.
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Lower Yakima Valley in Washington state has been home to large-scale animal agriculture for decades, but in 2008 when one dairy operation tried moving onto the Yakima Indian Reservation, the community balked at the proposition. Agriculture has become one of the most consolidated industries in the country.
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Kavya Organic Farm
AUGUST 24, 2023
Some examples of fertilising plants organically are; Agricultural waste Manure from livestock Industrial waste However, inorganic fertilisers exist too which are responsible for directly affecting the soil through chemicals. Agricultural products are especially improved by this chemical.
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Civil Eats
APRIL 29, 2024
Ela knows first-hand how central compost is to his organic farm—and all organic agriculture. It helps increase yields and the nutrient content of crops, reduce synthetic fertilizer use, and improve soil health and water retention, among other benefits. The petition makes no argument that seems relevant to organic agriculture.
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Food Tank
MAY 1, 2024
Approximately 2 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from nitrogen fertilizers , according to a study in Nature. The prominent chemical ingredient in synthetic nitrogen fertilizers is ammonia, which comes from combining hydrogen and nitrogen gases through burning fossil fuels , including coal, oil, and natural gas.
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Agric4profits
JANUARY 9, 2025
Organic Alfalfa Farming is a sustainable agricultural practice focused on growing alfalfa without synthetic inputs. Organic Alfalfa Farming enhances soil fertility through natural composts, crop rotation, and green manure. It relies on organic methods to maintain soil health and crop productivity.
Civil Eats
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
He was paid to plant it by the Olmsted County Groundwater Protection and Soil Health Program , a local effort that seeks to reduce overall fertilizer use by building soil—therefore cutting down on the nutrients that enter waterways—while helping farmers save money. Since 2016, the U.S.
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Cropaia
MAY 25, 2024
Biocharhas gained significant attention in the agricultural sector due to its potential benefits for soil health and sustainability. As part of regenerative agriculture practices, biochar provides a means to improve soil properties, sequester carbon, and enhance overall farm sustainability. What is Biochar?
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CalCAN
JUNE 28, 2023
Governor Newsom signed a 2023-24 fiscal year budget that has some good news and some bad news for the state’s Climate Smart Agriculture programs. The Alternative Manure Management Program ( AMMP ) that reduces methane emissions on dairy and livestock operations includes no funding at all for 2023-24.
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The Lunatic Farmer
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Data from other presenters showed that right now 30 percent of the world’s agricultural soils are degraded and that is expected to increase to 90 percent by 2050. Interestingly, the huge machine trade show hall featured only one chipper and not a single manure spreader. But they are now. It’s been a fascinating and invigorating day.
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Modern Farmer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Since the resurgence of regenerative agriculture, farming has never been sexier. But what does regenerative agriculture mean? It’s official: Regenerative agriculture has been hijacked. This distinction,” says Newton, “raises interesting implications about how you define regenerative agriculture.”
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Sustainable Harvest International
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
.” ” — Rattan Lal, professor of soil science + 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Conventional, or industrial, agriculture uses chemicals to defend crops from weeds, certain insect species, and diseases. Harsh chemical fertilizers disrupt natural soil networks made up of plants and fungi.
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