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Researchers Test Volcanic Rock Dust to Improve Soil Health in Florida and Georgia

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 16
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University of Florida researchers are testing whether basaltic volcanic rock, ground into dust, can improve soil health and potentially reduce the need for conventional fertilizer in Florida and Georgia. The four-year project, backed by nearly $750,000 from USDA, is being tested in various settings, including organic soils used for sugarcane and rice, and mineral soils associated with cattle pastures.

From aginfo.net

Why it matters

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The research aims to determine if the rock can remineralize depleted soils and supply nutrients, which could guide soil management in other warm, humid farming regions. Researchers must also determine if the economics of using the volcanic rock make sense for agriculture.

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From aginfo.net

Who's involved

  • FloridaLocation where researchers are testing the rock dust on crops and pastures
  • GeorgiaLocation where researchers are testing the rock dust on farmland

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • GeorgiaSpeculative

    Farmers in Georgia might see changes in input costs if the volcanic rock proves viable as a fertilizer substitute

  • FloridaSpeculative

    Farmers in Florida might see changes in input costs if the volcanic rock proves viable as a fertilizer substitute

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