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Do You Need Starter Fertilizer with Organic Nitrogen?

Cropaia

However, unlike synthetic fertilizers that provide readily available nitrogen, the nitrogen in organic fertilizers is released gradually through biological processes. 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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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

As contamination rose, crop yields fell by 15 percent. And along with redesigning plastics to “actually be recyclable,” improved reuse and recycling processes and investment in cleanups are crucial to meeting those goals, she says. Soil moisture also increased, though minimally, and not enough to replace irrigation.)

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Best Practices for Managing Plant Nutrients

Farmbrite

Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. To be thorough and have the best growing season, it's a good idea to take all this into account during the crop planning process. This can slow down the composting process, or in some cases, stop it altogether.

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The Climate Stakes of the Harris-Trump Election

Modern Farmer

If reelected, the former president has said he will expel millions of undocumented immigrants , many of whom work for low pay on farms and in other parts of the food sector, playing a vital role in food harvesting and processing. Their mass deportation and the resulting labor shortage could drive up prices at the grocery store.

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