fertilizer
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Tests revealed the water is contaminated with nitrate, which can come from fertilizer, animal manure or human sewage, and 1,2,3-trichloropropane, a hazardous chemical that was widely used in pesticides years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“There are already acute shortages in natural gas, and there are also shortages in fertilizer and helium. If this isn’t curtailed within six to eight months, you’ll see challenges,” Pyziur explained.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Cereal prices rose 2.6% last month, with wheat climbing on concerns over shrinking harvests and higher fuel and fertilizer costs, the FAO said Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Trump said his administration was working with Congress to pass the new farm bill, and promised to bring down grocery, fuel and fertilizer costs.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In November, when it came time to buy seed and fertilizer to plant new maize and tobacco, plus hire a new crew of workers, little of the money was left.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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