Tagged Stories: "fertilizer"
How high-tech can lead to high yield
October 27, 2017Thanks to modern technology, farmers are better able to understand their crops’ needs
Read storyMaryland farmer develops solution for agriculture runoff
September 23, 2016Sam Owings combined his experience as a farmer and developer to address agriculture runoff
Read storyMaryland passes law to reduce pollution from lawn fertilizer
May 23, 2011Maryland has passed a law that will reduce pollution from lawn fertilizer applied to homes, golf courses and businesses.
Read storyFive ways you might be hurting the Chesapeake Bay - without even knowing it
March 31, 2011Many residents of the Chesapeake Bay region know that what they do on land has a direct effect on the Bay's health.
Read storyReport details effects of pollution from lawn fertilizer on Chesapeake Bay
March 29, 2011A new report by Environment Maryland details the harmful effects of lawn fertilizer on the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyVirginia to ban lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus
February 25, 2011Virginia is poised to pass a law banning the sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus, a major pollutant in the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyAnnapolis Bans Use of Lawn Fertilizer Containing Phosphorus
January 1, 2009To help reduce pollution flowing to the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Md. has banned phosphorus-containing fertilizer.
Read storyNew Online Calculator Assesses Your Nitrogen Footprint
December 1, 2008Ever wonder how much pollution you contribute to the Bay and its rivers?
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