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Summer fertilizer bans spreading like weeds in Florida   2 Jun, 2010

Pinellas County and Naples are the latest jurisdictions to say no to nitrogen and phosphorus lawn fertilization during Florida's rainy season.More>>

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NJ county considers regulating lawn fertilizer use   11 Feb, 2009

The Ocean City Health Department is concerned that excess nutrients are changing the bay's ecology, encouraging algae growth and making it more attractive for invasive species.More>>

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Annapolis to ban phosphorus fertilizers in most cases   3 Feb, 2009

Ordinance's goal is to ensure homeowners do their part to reduce nutrient loads to waterwaysMore>>

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Wisconsin lawmakers move closer to phosphorus ban   10 Jan, 2009

Lawmakers in Wisconsin believe removing phosphorus from fertilizers will reduce the amount of algae in state waterways.More>>

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Pollution of freshwater by nitrogen and phosphorus costs U.S. $4.3 billion annually   26 Nov, 2008

Kansas State researchers calculated the money lost from that pollution by looking at factors like decreasing lakefront property values, the cost of treating drinking water and the revenue lost when fewer people take part in recreational activities like fishing or boatingMore>>

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Tampa Bay group seeks ban on summer fertilization with nitrogen products   23 Nov, 2008

The Tampa Bay Estuary Program seeks to reduce the amount of nitrogen washing from properties into lakes, streams and rivers that drain into Tampa Bay during the rainy season.More>>

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Scotts Miracle-Gro moves to fill void left by departure of Spectrum products   12 Nov, 2008

Scotts is in discussions with retail partners to provide private-label brand lawn fertilizers and growing media products.More>>

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Converted Organics partnering with ADM to produce organic-based fertilizers   11 Nov, 2008

Converted Organics will be in position to become a major distribution channel for the ADM NaturStim product line to the U.S. professional turfgrass market.More>>

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Converted Organics strikes deal with Simplot Partners   15 Oct, 2008

Simplot Partner to distribute Converted Organics' natural fertilizers to turf markets in western United StatesMore>>

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Converted Organics collaborating with URI on organic fertilizer trials   22 May, 2008

The trials will evaluate turf color, turf quality, turf growth, and soil nutrient levels, and compare the organic products to each other, as well as to synthetic controls.More>>