Oct 25, 2021
Organic fertilizer made from recycled animal waste boosts yields and improves environmental health

A new review published in the journal Agronomy compiles scientific evidence showing that using recycled animal waste to manage fertility for food production is important for boosting in yields in...

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Oct 18, 2021
Manure-based soil amendments pose little risk to food safety on organic produce when properly managed

Using biological soil amendments in organic farming is the most effective way to store carbon in the ground to fight climate change and boost soil health for better food production. And since...

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Nov 18, 2019
Manure and compost are important for organic production, and farmers need more information to improve their use with produce safety compliance

Photo Credit: Ian Barbour

A recent study in Frontiers In Sustainable Food Systems found that as many organic farmers rely on manure as a tool to manage soil fertility, they...

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Jul 08, 2019
Organic fertilizer production faces constraints, limiting access for organic farmers

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Biological soil amendments like compost are essential for organic farmers, and in some places, organic fertilizer production...

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May 13, 2019
Farmers need more research on biological soil amendments wait times

Photo Credit: Gabriel Jimenez

An article published in the most recent issue of the Organic Farmer magazine highlights a partnership between The Organic Center and UC Davis...

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Apr 22, 2019
Organic mulches, fertilizers more than double shallot yield in nutrient-poor, water-limited farmland

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An article recently published in the Journal of Agronomy Research assessed a wide range of organic mulch and fertilizers on the production of...

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