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Fertilizers and Chemicals Applied

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

Item 2002 2007
Commercial 107,375 98,188
Cropland 99,678 89,165
Pastureland 7,697 9,023
Manure 29,537 32,236
Insects 42,128 41,176
Weeds 45,942 41,313
Nematodes 4,664 1,921
Diseases 22,396 16,675
Chemicals 2,004 3,865
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