Fertilizer

There had been proposals to tweak the county's winter and summer ban on applying lawn fertilizer, which is the strictest county regulation in the state.

Fertilizers fuel algae blooms in springs and other waterways. That's why some counties ban their sale during rainy months. But one county is considering revising its summertime and wintertime-ban

The Blue-Green Algae Task Force wants data on the state's strategy for curbing farm-related nutrient pollution.

FIU researchers are experimenting with "floating wetlands" to improve the water quality of Miami's canals.

Central Florida leaders and advocates want to regain control of urban fertilizer usage to keep Florida’s waterways clean.

A Dunedin city commissioner and an activist at 1000 Friends of Florida share their take on fertilizer bans.

These are the bills that could help — or hurt — Florida’s environment.

Local government leaders from across Florida tell the Times they support their community’s fertilizer bans.

In the approval of the largest sum of money dedicated to the environment in any Florida budget, environmentalists say one key action was missed.

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

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?