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Gypsum - a Useful Agricultural Mineral: Gypsum, often called Plaster of Paris, is a naturally occurring mineral comprised of calcium ions (Ca 2+), sulfate ions (SO4 2-), and water molecules (H2O). Gypsum deposits form over time as calcium sulfate salts settle in seawater. Gypsum is very soft, and is used to define 2 on the MOS hardness scale. Deposits occur naturally all over the world, with the US being the largest producer of naturally mined gypsum. Gypsum can also be obtained as the byproduct of industrial processes. The two most common sources of man made gypsum comes from sulfur capture...

Here at Rocky Mountain BioAg, we are always looking for the highest quality inputs, amendments, and tools to grow our heavily curated catalogue. We are happy to share that we have an expanding line of non plant food products that bear the RMBA brand!

Winter sure took its time getting here to Colorado this year. With its arrival comes one of the least pleasant tasks associated with snow: shoveling and melting driveways and sidewalks. When the snow flies, we all know what needs to be done, but there are steps we can take to make the job easier. Chemical ice melts are incredibly effective, and not all of them are harmful to concrete, pets, or the environment. Rocky Mountain BioAg offers a variety of ice melt products that are gentle on soils and storm water; plants and microbes; as well as people and pets....

Source - Unsplash The Guide to Finding or Updating Eco-Friendly Rentals By Guest Author: Lisa Walker of Neighborhood Sprout   These days, people of all ages are starting to think a lot more about what they can do to save our planet and become more sustainable. The good thing is that there are many smaller things that you can do every day to make a big difference, and you can get a good start by finding a rental property that already has sustainable products installed or by making changes to become more energy-efficient. Here at Rocky Mountain BioAg, we love...

Elite gardeners around the world know the secret of the Hori Hori Japanese garden Knife. At RMBA, we have selected a high-quality, Japanese made knife from one of the oldest manufacturers of modern hori hori, Nisaku.