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"From compost to crops: banana peels show surprising power as eco-friendly fertilizer"
#Bananas #Compost

From compost to crops: banana peels show surprising power as eco-friendly fertilizer | The Optimist Daily
Banana peels could help crops grow taller and stronger, offering a natural alternative to synthetic fertilizers, new research finds.

Nearly a million chickens packed the barns at Howe’s Hens last Christmas Eve when the first of them tested positive for bird flu.
The deadly virus spreads so fast that even if only one hen is infected,
farmers are legally obligated to kill all of the others.
Massive mounds of carcasses soon appeared outside the Ohio egg farm, covered in compost. 
The slaughter wasn’t enough.
The virus tore through industrial barns in Darke County
and moved on through one …

What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.

Anybody else intentionally mispronounce "compote" as "compost" sometimes?

The stalks stand withered
Spent from producing bounty
Ready for compost.
#dailyhaikuprompt - withered
#haiku
#poem

"How NFL stadiums are tackling climate change, one solar panel and compost bin at a time"
#US #USA #America #NFL …

How NFL stadiums are tackling climate change, one solar panel and compost bin at a time | The Optimist Daily
NFL stadiums are going greener with solar panels, recycling, composting, and more—and fans are noticing. Here’s how sports venues are making an impact.