ATTRA

APRIL 29, 2024

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have developed a bioplastic pellet made from marine polysaccharide (chitosan), eggshells, and wheat straw that absorbs phosphate nutrient pollutant from water. The biplodegradable bioplastic is also an alternative to conventional plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution.

Fertilizer 75

Fertilizer Nutrient Pollution Straw Production 75

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 9, 2024

At the root of a lot of the [Salton Sea] difficulties are nutrient inputs that are coming in from agriculture.” ” Last year, the California Water Board began developing a total maximum daily loads (TMDL) in a bid to regulate nutrient pollution flowing into the Salton Sea, but it will likely take years to implement.

Farming 132

Farming Farming Construction Agriculture 132

Cropaia

MAY 25, 2024

The resulting product is a highly porous material rich in carbon, capable of persisting in the soil for hundreds to thousands of years. Soil degradation mitigation Soil degradation is a major concern in agriculture, leading to reduced fertility and productivity. This pH adjustment can lead to improved crop yields and soil health.

Compost 67

Compost Fertilizer Crop Yield Nutrient Pollution 67

Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To keep product in supply, she began asking other sheep farmers in her area if they had any fleeces they weren’t using. This could possibly amount to less nutrient pollution in the waterways in comparison to synthetic fertilizers. Today, she has a flock of 25 sheep, mostly Navajo-Churros, animals not common in Canada.

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Processing Fertilizer Nutrient Pollution Ranching 127

Agwired

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed regulation that would revise wastewater discharge standards for facilities that process meat and poultry products. Many of these facilities are located near communities with environmental justice concerns that have bodies of water impaired by nutrient pollution.

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Animal Agriculture Poultry Nutrient Pollution Agriculture 45

Civil Eats

AUGUST 15, 2023

The goal to increase farmed seafood production in America dates back to the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 when the U.S. falling behind in fish production, ranking a mere 17th for aquaculture worldwide. NOAA’s Blacklock positions aquaculture as one of the most efficient forms of food production on the planet. “We moving ahead?

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Aquaculture Farming Farming Science 98