Many formulations of urea fertilizers or chemicals to treat urea are on the market today. Only a few are effective at protecting the fertilizer from quickly losing N.
Alfalfa is the most important forage grown in North Dakota. This manuscript details its soil fertility requirements more extensively than any publication has previously. The previous circular related to alfalfa soil fertility also included…
Anhydrous ammonia has the potential to be one of the most dangerous chemicals used in agriculture today. It is used and stored under high pressures, which requires specially designed and well-maintained equipment. Those who work with…
Biofortification is an emerging strategy that increases the nutrient content of food crops. Wheat, rice, and corn are common crops that are targeted for biofortification efforts. One of the common goals of biofortification is a food system…
Take this quick guide to the compost piles and use it as a reference when you have questions about smell, temperature, moisture level and insects. This publication will help you determine common causes and solutions to compost pile issues…
When nutrients and other pollutants associated with animal manures and commercial fertilizers are not managed properly, they can affect plant and animal life (including humans) negatively. Some of these impacts include algae blooms causing…