Phosphate

Billions of dollars’ worth of investment is pouring into microbes, cover crops, and other alternatives.

Booneslick Heritage Farm uses sustainable farming practices to improve soil health and reduce fertilizer use.

Restoring soil health turns out to be one of the most important solutions to keeping nutrient pollution out of waterways.

Scientists say Florida phosphates are significant sources of rare earth elements, highly sought for everything from cell phones to EVs. Is a new era ahead for the state’s phosphate industry?

After spiking through the 20th century, fertilizer use by Florida farmers appears to be leveling off. But will it be enough?

How does the fertilizer industry fund research?

Claims of market manipulation drive national concern over industry consolidation.

Fertilizer use can harm the environment, but farmers rely on it for increased yield and profits.

From the factory to the field, fertilizer is a significant source of heat-trapping gases. Can the industry lessen its footprint?

Critics warn against industry-driven environmental research agendas in Florida.

Congress has a chance once every five years to transform conservation in agriculture. Will they take it?

Florida’s old phosphate mines have been turned into housing developments, parks, bass lakes, golf courses and restored habitat. Does “reclaiming” live up to the claims?