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Whose Farm Is More Sustainable? Calculating Farm Sustainability.

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Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. Farmer A tills 30% of their fields, uses cover crops on 20%, and applies anhydrous ammonia. Farmer B tills 50% of their fields, uses cover crops on 40%, and uses stable nitrogen sources. Consider this scenario.

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Best Practices for Managing Plant Nutrients

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Turning : Regularly turn the compost pile to ensure nutrients are evenly distributed and broken down. If you are using organic fertilizers such as manure it can have a variable nutrient content which might change over time. Consult a professional on the best form/source ideal for your crops and farm.

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Virginia Tech Receives Record $80m Towards Climate-Smart Farming

World Agri-Tech

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will distribute more than $56 million to producers to enact climate-friendly practices and serve as a pilot program for a national model. It is the largest grant received in the university’s history.

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