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Do You Need Starter Fertilizer with Organic Nitrogen?

Cropaia

Organic fertilizers such as manure, compost , and other organic amendments are valuable sources of nitrogen. Ammonium nitrogen can be lost quickly through ammonia volatilization if manure or compost is not incorporated into the soil shortly after application. Swine Manure : Typically has 20-35% of total nitrogen as ammonium nitrogen.

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Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost?

Civil Eats

The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) currently requires compost to be derived from plant and animal materials, such as manure, food scraps, leaves, and straw. Just look at what’s happened in poultry, allowing porches and other ridiculous exceptions that allow industrial operators to claim organic.

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Closing the Loop on Poop

Modern Farmer

Farmers and gardeners often use livestock manure from poultry, cattle or horses. As snow melted, piles of manure reappeared and infiltrated waterways. “Since it’s from dog manure, it is not recommended for vegetables, but there are a lot of other uses for it,” says ranger Mitch Flanigan.

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