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Do You Need Starter Fertilizer with Organic Nitrogen?

Cropaia

Organic fertilizers such as manure, compost , and other organic amendments are valuable sources of nitrogen. Understanding when and how much nitrogen becomes available after applying organic fertilizers is essential for effective nutrient management and maximizing crop yield.

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Best Practices for Managing Plant Nutrients

Farmbrite

Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. Compost: Compost improves and adds nourishment to the soil. However, it takes time to break these down and it's hard to predict the amount of nutrients available for the crop and when it will become available.

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

As contamination rose, crop yields fell by 15 percent. Instead of film, many small farms employing sustainable and regenerative practices use natural mulches such as wood chips, leaves, or straw, relying on the low-cost, time-honored practice to keep weeds in check and regulate soil moisture and temperature.