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Recent Examples of fertilizer
After that, feed them every three or four weeks with an all-nitrogen granular fertilizer with 30% to 40% of that nitrogen in slow-release form.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
Hydrogen sulfide is released as a byproduct of decaying algae and other organic material in the lake, where accumulating fertilizers and other nutrients from agricultural runoff and wastewater feed the growth of algae.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
All the trash, pet poop, fertilizer and other gunk is not swept.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
Drones are used by farmers to inspect fields for insect damage and whether enough fertilizer has been applied, and to check irrigation lines.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
Hydrogen sulfide is released as a byproduct of decaying algae and other organic material in the lake, where accumulating fertilizers and other nutrients from agricultural runoff and wastewater feed the growth of algae.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
All the trash, pet poop, fertilizer and other gunk is not swept.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
Drones are used by farmers to inspect fields for insect damage and whether enough fertilizer has been applied, and to check irrigation lines.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
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Fertilizer and manure runoff across agricultural fields are often the culprit for the presence of nitrate in rivers, according to the EPA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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From a strictly horticultural perspective, nothing nourishes plants better than a compost made from chicken manure and chicken coop bedding.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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Silken tofu can be blended into smoothies or used as a base for soups and creamy sauces, dressings, and dips.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
23 June 2025
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Pimple patches mimic the same technology that’s used in hydrocolloid wound dressings.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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No strong human research has linked the nitrates naturally found in plant foods, such as beets, to health concerns.18 Tips for Consuming Beet Juice Here are some tips for getting the most health benefits out of beet juice: Choose 100% beet juice without added sugar.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
10 June 2025
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Eating more antioxidant-rich plant foods and omega-3 fatty acids may lower your inflammation and risk of chronic diseases.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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