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09/06/2018 / By David Williams

Growing vegetables sustainably is possible on a large scale without conventional fertilizer, with proper soil management

In this day and age, it is almost a given that you would need to use conventional types of fertilizers to achieve any success in growing food crops. After all, they are seen as necessary for promoting the growth of crops and minimizing the harm that can be caused by external factors such as pests […]

03/31/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Cover crops offset nutrient loss from crop residue removal

The use of cover crops could attenuate the effects of crop residue removal in the soil, according to a study published in Agronomy Journal. In the study, researchers conducted a comprehensive review of how cover crops affect the soil following crop residue removal. The practice of crop residue removal is common, especially for livestock or biofuel […]

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