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Microbes play important role in soil’s nitrogen cycle
Under our feet, in the soil, is a wealth of microbial activity. Just like humans have different metabolisms and food choices, so do those microbes. In fact, microbes play an important role in making nutrients available to plants. A recent review paper from Xinda Lu and his team looks at different roles that various soil microbes have in soil’s nitrogen cycle. Lu is a researcher at ...
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BiOWiSH™ distributor featured in a radio interview
July 19, 2011 For Immediate Release CHICAGO, IL - The president of one of BiOWiSH Technologies' biggest distributors was featured on a Voice of Idaho radio broadcast. This was the second in a series of interviews CropKing President, Paul Brentlinger, did with the network. Brentlinger talked about what a biocatalyst is and answered some questions about how it works. "A biocatalyst is basically ...
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The Role of Charcoal Making Machines in Agricultural Development
Charcoal has long been a valuable resource in agriculture, contributing to soil enrichment and energy generation. However, recent advancements in charcoal making machine has revolutionized its role in agricultural development. This article explores the significance of charcoal in agriculture, the evolving technology behind charcoal making machines, and the multifaceted impact on modern farming ...
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Be kind to soil - TerraIndex
In the 40’s in post-war Japan an agricultural scientist turned his back on conventional practices and started an interesting experiment. Masanobu Fukuoka wanted to try agriculture the natural way; without ploughing, without herbicides and pesticides, and even without excessive weeding of his fields. The result? The crops seemed to be stronger and more resilient, and his costs to produce ...
By TerraIndex
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Black Worm Castings/VermaPlex Can Replace Harmful Chemical Fertilizers
Whether you have a farm or home garden, the health of the soil directly correlates to the quality of the fruit and vegetables. The healthy soil movement is centered around bringing attention to the fact that fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are killing our soil and seeping into our food supply. Our soil is depleted of essential nutrients, fungi and bacteria due to decades of agricultural ...
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Regenerating Soil for Over 35 Years - Happy Earth Day
Biofeed Builds Better Soil! Biofeed Solutions, Inc. brings over 35 years of product research and development of non-toxic fertilizer products formulated to condition and build healthier soil, while they supply nutrients in a plant available form. This means that fewer nutrients are wasted with no harmful impact on our environment. We focus on the long-range needs of soils, plants, and our ...
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BiOWiSH™-Hydroponic receives Organic Certification
July 18, 2011 For Immediate Release CHICAGO, IL - The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has certified BiOWiSH™-Hydroponic as an organic material. BiOWiSH™-Hydroponic is a commercial fertilizer that helps stimulate microbial activity, increase nutrient availability and improve plant vigor, while preventing sludge build-up and problematic scaling in dripper lines, ...
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Polluted urban soil damages lime trees
The impact of polluted urban soil on trees is highlighted in a recent study from Latvia. The researchers found that high salt levels from de-icing chemicals and nutrient imbalance in soil damaged lime trees growing in the city of Riga. Trees planted in cities are an important part of the urban landscape, providing a range of benefits, from enhancing biodiversity to promoting a feeling of ...
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Anuvia Plant Nutrients Recognized by Financial Times As One of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2022
Anuvia Plant Nutrients has been named one of the Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2022 by the Financial Times (FT). Of the 500 companies named on the list, Anuvia had a 43.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue between 2017 and 2020. The list was compiled by the FT and Statista. “We are honored to once again be recognized by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing ...
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New product innovations by CID Bio-Science to debut at international conference
New tech will be the focus of US firm CID Bio-Science, Inc. at the 2019 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, one of the largest global gatherings of scientists and researchers in the plant and environmental science community in November. The conference, Embracing the Digital Environment, is being organized by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil ...
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Generate® by Agnition Now Approved for Organic Production
Agnition®, a brand of Ralco, announced today that it has launched OMRI Listed® Generate®, a crop enhancement product to boost soil and plant health for organic production. This is the latest product in an extension of Agnition’s organic line which now includes crop enhancements and hay and silage preservatives. Generate is a natural product that utilizes patented Microbial ...
By Agnition
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Fertilizer placement affects nutrient leaching patterns
Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) are a widely used method of delivering nutrients to nursery container crops. The fertilizers contain encapsulated solid mineral nutrients that dissolve slowly in water, and are then released into substrates over an extended period of time. Although the use of CRFs is an accepted practice, growers and researchers are always looking for ways to decrease ...
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Ecological Laboratories Announces Effective Solution for Sargassum Odor Reduction and Composting
Ecological Laboratories, a leading developer of sustainable solutions for environmental challenges, announces an effective solution for Sargassum odor reduction and composting. Ecological utilizes shelf-stable bacterial consortium mainly Rhodopseudomonas and Wolinella bacteria to significantly reduce the unpleasant odor and enhance the composting process of Sargassum seaweed. This innovative ...
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10 Frequently Asked Questions about soils
Why are soils important? Soils are the basis of life for a large number of plants and animals. Next, to their importance for biodiversity, soils are the essential substrate on which most agricultural plants grow. It means that this is where the food we eat comes from. In addition to that, soils play an important role in the structuration of the ground, which is essential for any sort of ...
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EPA Seeks Comments on Updated Draft Guidance for Pesticide Registrants on Plant Regulators and Claims, Including Plant Biostimulants
On November 24, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of, and requested comments on, the updated Draft Guidance for Plant Regulator Products and Claims, Including Plant Biostimulants (Draft Guidance). The original Draft Guidance (2019 Draft Guidance) was made available on March 27, 2019. EPA states that the updated Draft Guidance “incorporates ...
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