Maine

Fertilizers and Chemicals Applied

Courtesy of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, the report below displays the usage of fertilizer and other chemicals in Maine per acre for the years 2002 and 2007.

Item	2002	2007
Commercial	239,758	221,766
Cropland	230,385	215,203
Pastureland	9,373	6,563
Manure	95,447	81,517
Insects	132,866	136,110
Weeds	164,738	129,544
Nematodes	7,754	4,864
Diseases	80,999	52,143
Chemicals	45,735	32,647