Methods for controlling pathogenic plant nematodes using organic soil amendments applied to soil and/or plants, methods of improving the performance and/or improving the health of a ruminant animal and methods of decreasing nematodes in a ruminant animal are described.

A process and apparatus is disclosed for utilizing African American hair removed from a person's scalp as a fertilizing agent with superior results in enhancing the growth of plants and, specifically, for speeding the photosynthesis process. Unprocessed hair removed from the scalp of African American people appears dead and dry but, in fact, includes moisture near the base, fiber, and melanin capable of holding the water for slow release later. Collected hair may be deposited into a specialized cleaning assembly for cleansing, infusion with fertilizer, and agitated for needle felting into a mat, balls, or powder for application to the roots of a plant for slow release of water and fertilizer held in the hair so that the plant receives melanin protein.

In one embodiment there is provided a system and device for composting food waste and non-food waste compostable biopolymer materials together to create a compost.

In one embodiment there is provided a system and device for composting food waste and non-food waste compostable biopolymer materials together to create a compost.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition and a system. The invention relates to controlled environment agriculture comprising composition comprising a controlled growth medium comprising a customizable (generally self-regulating) microbiome, an inoculant, a natural fiber, and a soil conditioner and a system for vertical farming and sensors. The invention further relates to system for pest management.

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition and a system. The invention relates to controlled environment agriculture comprising composition comprising a controlled growth medium comprising a customizable (generally self-regulating) microbiome, an inoculant, a natural fiber, and a soil conditioner and a system for vertical farming and sensors. The invention further relates to system for pest management.

The composition contains, as essential components, coconut fibers, compost of sheep manure and Glomus Iranicum var. tenuihypahrum. The composition is included into a bag that has at least two parts joined together through at least a first weakened portion, allowing to separate it into two bags each having an opening wherein the composition contained in the bag parts is accessible. The composition inside each of the bags is contacted with a plant or at least a seed via the opening.

The composition contains, as essential components, coconut fibers, compost of sheep manure and Glomus Iranicum var. tenuihypahrum. The composition is included into a bag that has at least two parts joined together through at least a first weakened portion, allowing to separate it into two bags each having an opening wherein the composition contained in the bag parts is accessible. The composition inside each of the bags is contacted with a plant or at least a seed via the opening.

A lubricated agricultural mixture and method(s) of use thereof is described. Embodiments of the lubricated agricultural mixture can include a carbon source, a fertilizer, a binder, and a hydrogel. The lubricated agricultural mixture can be formed into tablets, granules, and wafers. The different forms of the lubricated agricultural mixture can be implemented in various situations. For instance, the table form can be distributed via machinery such that the carbon source acts as a lubricant for the machinery to minimize wear on the machinery.

A lubricated agricultural mixture and method(s) of use thereof is described. Embodiments of the lubricated agricultural mixture can include a carbon source, a fertilizer, a binder, and a hydrogel. The lubricated agricultural mixture can be formed into tablets, granules, and wafers. The different forms of the lubricated agricultural mixture can be implemented in various situations. For instance, the table form can be distributed via machinery such that the carbon source acts as a lubricant for the machinery to minimize wear on the machinery.