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Ideal Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates Climbing in Corn Belt

ATTRA

Iowa State University research published in Nature Communications revealed that the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing by about 1.2% per year for the past three decades.

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Evaluating Sap Analysis: A New Tool for Nutrient Management?

Cropaia

This approach is especially appealing for agronomists and farmers looking to address nutrient deficiencies proactively and adjust fertilization programs on the go. Early detection could allow growers to correct deficiencies and prevent potential yield or quality losses. Detecting nutrient deficiencies before visible symptoms appear.

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Guest Post: Is the Future of Organic Food at Risk? Research Funding Holds the Answer

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. For instance, farmers in the Southern region face acidic, low-fertility soils, intense weed, pest, and disease pressures, along with marketing and infrastructure constraints. Managing weeds, diseases, and pests.

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How Native Farmers Pair Ancestral Knowledge with Climate Expertise

Modern Farmer

If we spray an insecticide, yes, maybe it kills that one insect, but it also could potentially impact other pollinators that will decrease my yield,” says Oxedine. For example, simple but measured clearing of invasive plants, such as cultural burning, yields surprising results when Earth is allowed to finally breathe.

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CoteX Tech Partners with Nutrien to Enhance Nitrogen Fertilizer Sustainability

World Agri-Tech

CoteX Technologies, a startup located in Nova Scotia, Canada, has developed a low-cost, customizable controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) coating that minimizes environmental impact. Over 110 million tonnes of nitrogen fertilizer is applied to crops worldwide every year. Read the full press release here.

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Op-Ed | Why the World’s Food Systems Need to Transition Away from Industrial Agriculture

Food Tank

Current food systems are responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions and for nearly 80 percent of biodiversity loss. In Mexico, climate change has caused a decline in yields—including a 35 percent reduction in the bean crop while increasingly ferocious hurricanes have wiped out fruit crops.

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Biofertilizers in Agriculture: Promoting Soil Sustainability and Plant Growth

Cropaia

These microorganisms play a crucial role in enhancing soil fertility and promoting plant growth. Unlike chemical fertilizers, which directly provide nutrients to plants, biofertilizers work indirectly by improving soil health and nutrient availability. This contributes to overall biodiversity and ecosystem stability.