fertilizer

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However, because the beads are entirely organic, they could then be repurposed as agricultural fertilizer or converted into biofuel.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

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

These Acts of Church and Man are having effects on fertilizer supply chains, which could leave farmers susceptible to something approaching an Act of God in agricultural consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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