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Overuse of Farm Fertilizer Drives Minnesota’s First Effort to Regulate It
Farmers in Minnesota are using 10 to 15 percent more fertilizer than they need to maximize crop yields, one reason why drinking water across the state is increasingly contaminated with nitrogen, state agricultural officials say.
They say it’s also a clear indication that the voluntary methods that the state has relied on for decades to protect groundwater are not enough.
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