Category: Soil Health
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Iowa’s Soil Crisis: A Call for Sustainable Farming Practices
Iowa’s Vital Soil Under Threat Iowa’s valuable, nutrient-rich soil is facing a decline, a troubling trend highlighted by new studies. As one of the state’s most precious resources, this soil forms the cornerstone of Iowa’s economy. Research, including recent models, now shows that factors like tillage and a constant cycle of nutrient-intensive crops like corn…
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Innovative Microbial Fertilizers: A Sustainable Alternative to Chemicals
Introduction: Reducing Chemical Fertilizers with Microbes Chemical fertilizers, while essential for modern agriculture, contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers at MIT are exploring sustainable alternatives to these fertilizers by harnessing the power of bacteria. The Potential of Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Nitrogen-fixing bacteria have the capability to convert nitrogen gas into ammonia, providing essential nutrients…