Abstract: Extruded granular sorbent formed of sorbent granules each being or including an extruded pellet containing water soluble binder sufficient to self-clump when wetted producing clumps of granules each having a clump retention rate of at least 90% and which shrink after clump formation during drying producing a nonstick clump that condenses pulling away from any contacting solid surface minimizing adhesion therebetween. Such clumps preferably also have a crush strength of at least 15 PSI when dry. Pellets preferably contain cold water-soluble amylopectin binder that not only solubilizes when wetted to facilitate clumping but which also opens the interior of the pellet improving absorption capacity. Sorbent well suited for use as litter is formed of granules or pellets having sizes falling within a plurality of different size ranges with the smaller sized fines causing the clumps to form on top of the litter extending generally horizontally along the litter.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for the thermal conversion of biomass into biochar. A mobile platform may be used to maneuver a mobile biochar generation system within a field of biomass. The biomass may be harvested, preprocessed and pyrolyzed. After pyrolyzation, the biochar may be cooled to a predetermined temperature by integrating water and liquid nutrients into the biochar. The system may then control the application of the infused biochar by adjusting a spreading attachment and a plowing attachment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water dispersible granular composition comprising 1% to 70% of one or more of iron salts, complexes, derivatives, mixtures thereof, 1% to 90% of elemental sulphur, and 1-30% of at least one dispersing agent; wherein the granules are in the size range of 0.1-2.5 mm and comprises particles in the size range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to a liquid suspension composition comprising 1% to 55% of at least one or more of iron salts, complexes, derivatives, mixtures thereof and 1% to 60% elemental sulphur, 0.01-5% of at least one structuring agent and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient; wherein the composition comprises particles in the size range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the composition and to a method of treating the plants, seeds, crops, plant propagation material, locus, parts thereof or the soil with the composition.

Abstract: The present document describes a method of producing sulfur particles by injecting an unbroken stream of molten sulfur under a pulsation free pressure, from a distance, into tempered water moving at a velocity, to produce a physical reaction of said molten sulfur with said tempered water to produce sulfur particles. Also described are sulfur particles produced by the process and methods of using the same for fertilizing soil.

Abstract: A method for separating a particulate stream of an evaporite mineral feedstock, the method comprising passing the stream to an air classifier configured to separate the particulate stream into a fine component and a coarse component.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of making a liquid fertilizer additive of biodegradable polymeric and/or oligomeric nitrification inhibitors comprised of utilizing a non-aqueous polar, aprotic organo liquid (NAPAOL) as the reaction medium for the reaction of aldehyde(s) with cyano-containing nitrification inhibitors that have one or more aldehyde reactive groups selected from the group consisting of a) primary amines, b) secondary amines, c) amides, d) thiols, e) hydroxyls and f) phenols.

Abstract: Various seed, soil, and plant treatment compositions, methods of applying such compositions, and the like are described herein. The treatment compositions can comprise one or more zinc compounds, one or more iron compounds, and/or one or more molybdenum compounds. Applications of the treatment compositions can include being placed in-furrow, side-dressed in fields, used as foliar treatments, broadcast in soil, tilled in soil, or otherwise applied to seeds, soils, or plants.

Abstract: Methods of delivering microorganisms loaded onto an inorganic porous medium. Methods of treating wastewater to increase effluent and biosolids quality. Methods of reducing ammonia and denitrifying wastewater effluent. Methods of reducing phosphorous concentration in wastewater effluent. Composition of biosolids derived from wastewater treatment. Wastewater treatment assemblage for increasing wastewater effluent and biosolids quality.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of phycobiliproteins or of an extract containing same as fertilizer, a method for stimulating tillering and/or root development and/or the yield of a plant, as well as fertilizer compositions comprising phycobiliproteins or an extract containing same and (i) an amendment and/or (ii) a fertilizer other than phycobiliproteins or an extract containing same.

Abstract: A controlled-release fertilizer composition includes coated fertilizer particles having granules substantially encapsulated with a polyurethane coating layer formed from a polyol composition and an isocyanate curing agent. The polyurethane coating layers include inorganic particles. Methods of making and using the controlled-release fertilizer compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions, articles, and methods related to a three-way-catalyst composition comprising a perovskite-type compound of formula (I): LazB1-qB?qO3±? or formula (II):[BOx]y:[LazBO3±?]1-y and a non-redox active component; wherein B or B? is Fe, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Ti, or Zr; q is in a range from about 0 to about 0.5; x is from about 1 to about 2.5; y is from about 1 to about 30 wt %; z is about 0.6 to about 1.1; ? is in a range from about 0 to about 0.6.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising fertilizer particles being coated with at least two layers of superabsorbent polymers such that leachate of nitrogen in the soil is substantially decreased.

Abstract: A method for making a growing medium includes a step of combining tree bark and/or wood components together to form an initial composition; heating the initial composition to a temperature greater than about 149° C. under steam in a pressurized vessel; processing the initial composition through a refiner with a plurality of opposing disks to obtain the fibrous growing medium, the refiner separating fibers from each other; wherein the growing medium has total porosity of 88 volume % or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled-release fertilizer, including: a photodegradable capsule including a binder resin containing a polyolefin and an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, and a photocatalytic composite in which a (co)polymer including at least one repeating unit selected from the group consisting of an ethylene repeating unit and a vinyl acetate repeating unit is bonded to the surface or inside of agglomerates of inorganic fine particles; and a fertilizer contained in a space surrounded by the photodegradable capsule.

Abstract: A method for using treated biochar to reduce the overall environmental impact of farming and minimize the carbon footprint of farms is provided. The method comprising engaging in one or more of the following practices: (1) combining treated biochar with feed or using biochar as feed for animals to reduce methane from enteric fermentation and increase animal health and nutrition; (2) combining treated biochar with compost, animal bedding or manure piles to reduce odor and increase nutrient retention; (3) applying treated biochar to lagoons to reduce odor and treat water; (4) applying treated biochar to pastures to increase pasture health; (5) applying treated biochar to crops to increase crop productivity, healthier roots and prevent fertilizer leaching; and (6) using the carbon negativity of a produced biochar to reduce the overall farm or ranch carbon footprint.

Abstract: A growth medium for fungus is obtained by: (a) treating a mixture of lignocellulosic biomass and water with at least one oxidizing agent and steam at a temperature in a range of from about 130 C to about 220 C for a period from about 5 seconds to about 10 hours; (b) periodically measuring a pH of the mixture for substantially an entire duration of the treating step; and (c) as necessary, based on the pH of the mixture measured in step (b), adjusting the pH of the mixture into a range of from about pH 4.5 to about pH 7.5 by adding abase to the mixture. A method for producing the growth medium for fungi and a method for cultivating fungi are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of making a liquid fertilizer additive of biodegradable polymeric and/or oligomeric nitrification inhibitors comprised of utilizing a non-aqueous polar, aprotic organo liquid (NAPAOL) as the reaction medium for the reaction of aldehyde(s) with cyano-containing nitrification inhibitors that have one or more aldehyde reactive groups selected from the group consisting of a) primary, b) secondary amines, c) amides, d) thiols, e) hydroxyls and f) phenols.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article for enriching soil fertility, a method of manufacturing the same and a method of enriching soil fertility. The article comprising: a plurality of containers, each having a respective fluid-permeable membrane and each containing one or more fertilizers. At least one of permeabilities of the membranes and contents of the one or more fertilizers are selected to control a release of the fertilizers from the containers.

Abstract: A method of composing a concentrated liquid fertilizer for growing and repairing unhealthy plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water dispersible granular composition comprising of 0.1% to 70% by weight of boron salts, complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof, 1% to 90% by weight of elemental sulphur and 1% to 30% by weight of dispersing agent, with granules in a size range of 0.1-2.5 mm and particles in the range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to liquid suspension composition comprising 0.1% to 55% by weight of boron salts, complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof, 1% to 65% by weight of elemental sulphur, at least one structuring agent and at least one surfactant, where the composition has particle size range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the crop nutrition and fortification composition and to a method of treating the plants, seeds, crops, plant propagation material, locus, parts thereof or the soil with the composition.