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Best Practices for Managing Plant Nutrients

Farmbrite

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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Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost?

Civil Eats

Steve Ela is an organic fruit grower in western Colorado who relies on compost to nourish his heirloom tomato crop each year. Ela knows first-hand how central compost is to his organic farm—and all organic agriculture. Department of Agriculture (USDA) compost rules could dramatically change the meaning of organic compost for farmers.

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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. However, unlike synthetic fertilizers that provide readily available nitrogen, the nitrogen in organic fertilizers is released gradually through biological processes.

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On the Ground With Atlanta Schools Reducing Food Waste

Modern Farmer

“Food that can’t be saved is collected in compost buckets in the cafeteria and used in our [rooftop] garden ; nothing goes to waste,” says Kristin Siembieda, STEAM program specialist and Helping Hands coordinator at SPARK. A student weighs out food for compost. Tending to the compost. Tending to the school’s compost piles.

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Black Earth: A Family’s Journey from Enslavement to Reclamation

Civil Eats

This morning, while he waits for help, he reaches a pitchfork up into a back compartment of the machine to pull out the straw that got stuck. With tobacco as his principal cash crop, Arthur needed to purchase fertilizer before December and prepare the land for planting by February or March. Oh, what a day, he says.

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How to Reduce Your Plastic Usage in the Garden

Modern Farmer

Baker has even had success planting directly into straw bales. Straw bales get bonus points because they can be composted after the growing season for future use as a natural fertilizer.” Some garden centers or even town landfills that have composting may offer refill stations where you can bring your own containers. “It

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How to improve the properties of sandy soils

Cropaia

Incorporate soil conditioners and fertilizers to supply essential nutrients. Here are some of the most effective organic amendments: Compost : Compost is one of the most versatile and effective organic amendments for sandy soils. It adds organic matter, nutrients, and beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility.

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