fertilizer
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China’s continued uptake of sulfur while banning fertilizer exports has contributed to a doubling of sulfur prices this year alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
When that happens, gardeners may want to consider whether they are using too much fertilizer.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
Taken together, the suspensions and restrictions have likely affected as much as 40 million metric tons of Chinese fertilizer exports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
It then broadened its restrictions on additional fertilizer varieties in March and halted most sulfuric-acid exports beginning in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“I mean—the fertilizer in the mail slot. It was supposed to be dinosaur poop.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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Beginning late last year, China suspended exports of phosphate fertilizers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Prices in Canada for chemicals and chemical products fell 3.4%, driven by fertilizers, pesticides and other chemical products as well as lower prices for plastic resins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
In agriculture, fertilizers can be enclosed inside PHA beads that gradually release their contents as the plastic breaks down.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
They were looking for a steady source of raw milk at a time when consumers were waking up to the risks of food contaminated by additives, fertilizers and pesticides.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
The organic food in stores like Whole Foods is organic because it is grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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