Researchers seek alternatives to traditional fertilizers

Researchers seek alternatives to traditional fertilizers

This summer, the University of Minnesota partnered with organic farmers on a project that helped boost the efficiency of crop growth and reduce pollution, according to the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. The University is working on the project with around 64 farms to research the use of cover crops to replace the use of traditional fertilizers, said Gigi DiGiacomo, a research fellow at CFANS and research contributor.…