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Best Practices for Managing Plant Nutrients

Farmbrite

Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. 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. Most people prefer the pre-plant application of nutrients.

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient.

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Do You Need Starter Fertilizer with Organic Nitrogen?

Cropaia

Understanding when and how much nitrogen becomes available after applying organic fertilizers is essential for effective nutrient management and maximizing crop yield. cover crop residues, green manures) : Availability varies widely, depending on the C:N ratio and the degree of decomposition, nitrogen availability can vary.

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The Climate Stakes of the Harris-Trump Election

Modern Farmer

Severe droughts are one of the factors that have destabilized the global crop market in recent years, translating to higher U.S. Warming has led to reduced agricultural productivity and diminished crop yields , while major disasters throttle the supply chain. grocery store prices.

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