by George Jared (gjared@talkbusiness.net)
Fertilizer costs have exploded in the last two years due to inflation, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other factors. Farmers across the country and in Arkansas may have to find alternatives to traditional fertilizers to minimize input costs.
One substance that could be of use is struvite.
Struvite, the same substance that makes up kidney stones and irritates sewage plant operators, could be an effective alternative to using a limited supply of mined phosphate for crop fertilizer.
https://talkbusiness.net/2023/03/researchers-in-arkansas-searching-for-fertilizer-alternatives/
