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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 Pennsylvania per acre for the years 2002 and 2007.

Item 2002 2007
Commercial 2,665,724 2,689,081
Cropland 2,501,909 2,547,105
Pastureland 163,815 141,976
Manure 1,333,504 1,230,558
Insects 791,004 947,953
Weeds 1,530,696 1,965,712
Nematodes 55,013 52,654
Diseases 99,619 116,591
Chemicals 37,076 34,937
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