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2 Ways Chemical Fertilizers Are Bad for the Future of Farming

February 19, 2020 | Soil Health

 

Growers using industrial farming practices have long relied upon chemical fertilizers as a way to maximize crop yield, but there are side-effects that do long term damage to the soil. Through the use of synthetic fertilizers and other practices, the percent of organic matter found in soil has dwindled to a meager 1%. What does […]

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The Importance of Soil Management on Growers’ Success

January 17, 2020 | Soil Health

 

Unfortunately, there’s no negotiating with crops about their performance and productivity in your soil. Each species requires a different blend of nutrients, soil acidity, and water supply to flourish – and they won’t compromise on anything less than their optimum growing conditions. This would be fine if the health of any soil system was static, […]

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