Fertilizer basics for plants and soils explained
UVM County Extension Agent explains the distinction between soil and plant fertilization, the roles of calcium magnesium lime, and the three primary nutrients nitrogen phosphorus and potassium. The article covers timing, application rates, soil pH, liming, and how crop type dictates fertilizer choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Page
UVM County Extension
USDA tightens brucellosis tests for Canadian cattle import
The USDA extends stricter brucellosis testing on Canadian cattle to curb infected animals. APHIS chief Dr. Francis Mulhern says rules strengthen herd health certification, vaccination standards, and shipping controls, with immediate effect and annual herd testing required for origin herds. Each animal must pass a brucellosis test within 30 days prior to import.
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Francis J. Mulhern
USDA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
New York
Pennsylvania
Canada
National food policy urged at New York conference
About 140 world food specialists church officials and journalists urged a national food policy to protect U.S. consumers farmers and industry while addressing hunger abroad. Key ideas include price controls shifting to labor intensive farming organic methods financing for family farms and breaking up monopoly control of large food firms. Senator George McGovern urged stronger media oversight of hunger policy and continued focus on human rights in aid.
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New York
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Alan Stone
Senate Select Committee On Nutrition
Gar Alperovitz
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Washington
Melissa Walls
United Nations Economic and Social Council
Ecosoc
George McGovern
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Sen. McGovern
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