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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. straw) may immobilize nitrogen rather than release it, whereas low C:N ratio materials (e.g., Swine Manure : Typically has 20-35% of total nitrogen as ammonium nitrogen.

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Closing the Loop on Poop

Modern Farmer

Unlike wildlife scat , which spreads seeds and returns nature’s nutrients in a balanced way, most conventional pet diets yield large amounts of waste. Farmers and gardeners often use livestock manure from poultry, cattle or horses. As most cities see it, that’s the only safe option.

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Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost?

Civil Eats

It helps increase yields and the nutrient content of crops, reduce synthetic fertilizer use, and improve soil health and water retention, among other benefits. 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.

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