06/11/2025 SOURCE: ofbf.org
As summer approaches, attention turns again to algal blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin, driven partly by legacy phosphorus—nutrients that have built up in soils and sediments from past agricultural practices. A new series of Field Day podcasts by the Ohio Farm Bureau explores this issue, emphasizing how long-term conservation practices are needed to see meaningful water quality improvements due to the delayed response of natural systems. Featuring experts from major research institutions, the podcast covers topics such as phosphorus aging, hot spots, soil testing, and the impact of streambank erosion on phosphorus runoff.
The Field Day podcast series will include guests from the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Ohio Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University and the University of Illinois.
New podcast series focuses on Ohio's legacy phosphorus
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10/25/2024 SOURCE: www.dailyclimate.org
Scientists are modifying the DNA of bacteria in corn seeds to cut down on chemical fertilizer use, which contributes significantly to climate change.Eric Lipton reports for The New York Times.In short:Pivot Bio, a California company, coats corn seeds with genetically modified bacteria to produce nut...
Corn seeds sprayed with DNA-altered bacteria may reduce fertilizer use
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07/13/2024 SOURCE: www.aspentimes.com
Carbondale rancher Felix Tornare reveals his secrets of regenerative farming practices.
Grazing cattle, stomping seeds, and dung fertilizer: Carbondale rancher hearkens back old days with regenerative farming practices
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05/23/2024 SOURCE: planetdefence.substack.com
Against rising cost of inorganic fertilisers farmers are being encouraged to raise domesticate animals in order to access organic manure that improve agro-ecology while reducing pesticide use
GOING ORGANIC - Farmers urged to cut pesticides use to improve agro-ecology
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05/10/2024 SOURCE: m.youtube.com
Ongoing discussions at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Summit in Nairobi are focused on improving farmers' access to fertilizer. Fertilizer costs have spiked,...
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04/30/2024 SOURCE: www.canr.msu.edu
Join us May 9 as Alex Lindsey discusses managing corn and nitrogen after waterlogging.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with corn and nitrogen management after waterlogging - Field Crops
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04/09/2024 SOURCE: www.newscientist.com
We already have evidence that rock dust can remove carbon dioxide from the air – now there are signs that spreading the dust on farm fields also enhances crop growth
Spreading rock dust on farms boosts crop yields and captures CO2
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04/08/2024 SOURCE: apnews.com
Andhra Pradesh state has become a positive example of the benefits of natural farming, a process of using organic matter as fertilizers and pesticides that makes crops more resilient to bad weather.
Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer
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04/06/2024 SOURCE: www.bnnbloomberg.ca
The world’s biggest producer of nitrogen fertilizer used for corn and other crops posted sharply lower quarterly profit and sales as prices tumbled.
Top Corn Fertilizer Maker Sees Profit Plunge as Prices Tumble - BNN Bloomberg
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03/27/2024 SOURCE: www.nationthailand.com
The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry will seek 33.53 billion baht to buy fertilisers for 4.68 million rice farmers suffering from poverty due to price volatility and rising costs.
Govt may soon ease rice farmers’ burdens by providing free fertiliser
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