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Phosphorus, the 11th most common element on earth, is fundamental to all living things. It is essential for the creation of DNA, cell membranes, and for bone and teeth formation in humans. … Today phosphorus is an essential component of commercial fertilizer. The new modern age of agriculture has created a real problem for Phosphorus in our soil. The abundance of exchangeable Phosphorus is nearly a thing of the past! Even though most of our soil naturally has a good level of Phosphorus, 1000 to 4000# per acre, most of it is locked up chemically. Man made phosphates such as DAP (diammonium phosphate 18-46-0), mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP 11-48-0), and poor grades of ammoniated super phosphoric acids can create a “three-fold” problem. These products are water soluble and in an... Read More

As humans, we have many things in common but above all else, we share the need to eat and nourish our bodies.  By changing the way we think about the food on our plates and in our grocery stores, we can help shape our planet’s future. Author and sustainable-food advocate Anna Lappe, explains that sustainability is an issue we all touch every day “by what we choose to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and on a personal level there is a lot we can do.” Here she outlines 6 ways to make Earth Day, an everyday choice. Buy real, whole foods. That means foods as close to their natural state as possible. Foods that haven’t undergone energy-intensive processing and that do not contain chemically laden ingredients.  Move plant foods to the center of your plate. Consider animal products as... Read More

Today, the very name Tulare makes us think of one and just one thing – the World Ag Expo, the largest outdoor agricultural and livestock exposition ever. The annual event being held this year from February 14th to 16th  2017 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California is sure to delight all in attendance. Hosting its 50th exposition in 2017 is indeed a proud moment.  The United States Department of Commerce has designated this agricultural exposition as an affiliate of the Foreign Buyer Program. The aim of this program and thus, of this convention, is to encourage and boost the export of domestic agri-goods. Here is all that the expo endeavors to do: Bring the latest invention and innovations in agriculture technology Open the newest dialogues Provide efforts to boost the... Read More