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Best Practices for Managing Plant Nutrients

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Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. Fertilizer at Pre-planting: If you know that your soil does not have adequate fertilizer for the plant you are growing, apply a base fertilizer before planting your crop.

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Nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms

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However, over time, the lack of essential nutrients can impact crop yield and quality, even without apparent symptoms. In certain crops, such as cauliflower and broccoli, the developing curds or heads may have hollow centers. Crop Rotation : Rotate crops to prevent nutrient depletion and promote nutrient cycling in the soil.

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Walmart’s ‘Regenerative Foodscape’

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But what many of the projects share is a recognition that commodity production that prioritizes yields and profits above all else has harmed the country’s landscape and people. Over the past 30 years, one reason that model has come to dominate the food system is the unprecedented demands of a company like no other: Walmart.

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Op-ed: Black Producers Have Farmed Sustainably in Kansas for Generations. Let’s Not Erase Our Progress.

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Planting the Seeds of Justice This article is part of our ongoing series, Planting the Seeds of Justice , in which we focus on the connections between climate, health, soil health, and equity for farmers of color. We tended the land, joined by God on a mission to build something that could last for generations.

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The Impact of Farm Coops: Navigating Tariffs

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Purchasing cooperatives allow members to buy inputs, such as seeds and fertilizers, at lower prices through bulk purchasing agreements. Farming coops can look into partnerships with beneficial businesses for things like tractors, cattle management software , crop management software , and other helpful partnerships.

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