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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Fertilizer, Environment, Climate Change,

10/25/2024 SOURCE: www.dailyclimate.org

Corn seeds sprayed with DNA-altered bacteria may reduce fertilizer use

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...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, Fertilizer, Regenerative Agriculture,

07/13/2024 SOURCE: www.aspentimes.com

Grazing cattle, stomping seeds, and dung fertilizer: Carbondale rancher hearkens back old days with regenerative farming practices

Carbondale rancher Felix Tornare reveals his secrets of regenerative farming practices.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Organic, Fertilizer, Ag Africa,

05/23/2024 SOURCE: planetdefence.substack.com

GOING ORGANIC - Farmers urged to cut pesticides use to improve agro-ecology

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

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TOPIC(S): Fertilizer, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

05/10/2024 SOURCE: m.youtube.com

African leaders call for reduction in the prices of fertilizers
Ongoing discussions at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Summit in Nairobi are focused on imp...

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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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Education U.S. MidWest, Fertilizer,

04/30/2024 SOURCE: www.canr.msu.edu

Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with corn and nitrogen management after waterlogging - Field Crops

Join us May 9 as Alex Lindsey discusses managing corn and nitrogen after waterlogging.

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TOPIC(S): Fertilizer, Climate Change, Carbon Farming,

04/09/2024 SOURCE: www.newscientist.com

Spreading rock dust on farms boosts crop yields and captures CO2

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

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Fertilizer, Ag India, Weather,

04/08/2024 SOURCE: apnews.com

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer

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.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Fertilizer, Sweet Corn,

04/06/2024 SOURCE: www.bnnbloomberg.ca

Top Corn Fertilizer Maker Sees Profit Plunge as Prices Tumble - BNN Bloomberg

The world’s biggest producer of nitrogen fertilizer used for corn and other crops posted sharply lower quarterly profit and sales as prices tumbled.

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Fertilizer,

03/27/2024 SOURCE: www.nationthailand.com

Govt may soon ease rice farmers’ burdens by providing free fertiliser

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.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Fertilizer,

03/26/2024 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com

Farmers Consider Fertilizer Decisions with Mild Weather, Early Spring

With mild weather across much of the Corn Belt this winter, farmers are considering their fertilizer options this spring with more time for fieldwork. Drier field conditions could lead to less fertilizer loss. Extension specialists want farmers to take the extra time to test their soils to see what nutrient levels are at right now.

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