This week’s Cotton Newsline is three cuts. All cuts are Dr. Gene Stevens,Crop Production Specialist at the University of Missouri.
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Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is an effective source of nitrogen for plant growth. Unfortunately, in the hands of terrorists it can also be used to produce a bomb. According to Dr. Gene Stevens – Crop Production Specialist at the University of Missouri – Urea is the most common dry nitrogen fertilizer substitute but it also causes concerns.
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According to Stevens they have found ways to slow down the volatilization.
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Stevens says they are looking at other products as well.