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02/22/2022
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By Lance D Johnson
“Forever chemicals” from biosludge fertilizers threaten existence of farms in Maine
Farmers in Maine are detecting serious problems with the quality of their soil and groundwater. These environmental issues threaten the integrity of their crops and the very existence of their farms. Toxic “forever chemicals” are concentrating in the water and the soil, polluting the crops and poisoning the food supply. Forever chemicals such as perfluorooctanesulfonic […]
08/12/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Switching to agricultural practices that call for less plowing can benefit the environment in the long run
Recent research published in the American Society of Agronomy evaluated the effect of changing agricultural methods to the water quality of a lake in southwestern Ohio. The study aimed to determine if switching cultivation methods could improve water quality. For a decade, researchers analyzed samples from Action Lake and measured the levels of suspended sediment, […]
06/26/2019
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By Cassie B.
Glyphosate breakdown molecule “AMPA” found to harm earthworms and degrade the life of soils
Glyphosate is under fire for the damage it causes to human health, but it’s also hurting the organisms that form the basis of our food chain and the soil in which our food grows. Although GMOs were once touted as the solution to world hunger, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s blockbuster herbicide Roundup, which is […]
06/12/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Mung beans offer a natural alternative for increasing organic carbon in soils for crops
A recent study supported by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research found that mung beans (Vigna radiata) could be used to improve crop yield in certain crop rotation systems. This finding, which appeared in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, revealed that the legume, when used as a soil amendment, can boost soil organic carbon levels in cereal-cereal […]
11/13/2018
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By Janine Acero
Soils treated with organic fertilizer are healthier; produce stronger plants
Come to any local gardening center and you may see rows and rows of plant- and animal-based fertilizers that boast of faster growth, beautiful blooms, or abundant produce from your plants. But which type of fertilizer can actually deliver these promises? A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed the effect of plant- and animal-based soil amendments […]
11/07/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Silicon can be an ideal natural amendment for farms that have high salinization
Researchers have found that amending the soil with silicon can mitigate the impact of salt stress on corn plants, providing a solution that will benefit countries facing problems with soil salinity. Too much salinity exerts stress on plants, impairing their photosynthetic apparatus and preventing them from efficiently converting water and carbon dioxide into the glucose […]
10/16/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Silicon amendments proven useful for maize crops grown under salt stress conditions
Soil salinity is a growing concern because of its impact on agriculture and, consequently, food production. Researchers, in a study published in the journal Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, investigated the benefits of amending saline soil with silicon as a way to facilitate plant survival and growth. The researchers employed a sand culture experiment […]
09/26/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How to increase your yield of “Spunta” potatoes
The potato is an important food plant around the world, especially in Saudi Arabia. Given the limited amount of arable land, improving the yield of the food crop is important. Saudi researchers went through the effort of compiling a soil and water quality index (SWQI) that helps determine the best mix of soil and water […]
09/12/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Investigating the optimum soil and water characteristics to achieve the highest yield potential of “Spunta” potatoes
Saudi researchers sought to determine the texture and characteristics of soil that can improve the productivity of potato crops. They compiled a soil and water quality index (SWQI) that established the optimal soil and water characteristics for maximizing crop yield and quality. The research project was supported by the King Saud University. Its results came […]
07/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Agro-chemicals destroy soil microbial biodiversity: Amending soil with probiotics found to improve soil quality and biodiversity
Probiotics, usually discussed in health and diet, take a new form in a study led by researchers from the University of Missouri. In their study, published in the journal Agroforestry Systems, they revealed that probiotics could be used to enhance soil quality. Agricultural practices greatly impact the soil biota – the clearing of land for farmland alone significantly affects […]
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