Named for the Greek city of Magnesia, magnesium is an silvery-white alkaline earth metal essential for animal and plant nutrition. Magnesium in plants is located in the enzymes, in the heart of…
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20 Interesting Facts About Potash
The term “potash” denotes a variety of mined and manufactured salts, all of which contain the element potassium in water-soluble form. No substitutes exist for potassium as an essential plant nutrient. Further,…
The Ancient History Of Agriculture
“To really understand a plant, one has to look into its history. It became what it is now through its whole course of development.” – Luther Burbank; botanist and ag science pioneer…
Agriculture Is F*CKED: What I Learned As An Agricultural Economist
An industry ripe for disruption… After a solid six months of daily, in depth research into global food systems, agribusiness trends, and the daily trading of primary grains including corn, soybeans, and…