Nitrogen

Minnesota's 2026 draft list under the Clean Water Act identifies 2,979 impaired water bodies, with efforts like the watershed approach and successful restoration of Riley Lake. Impairments stem from pollutants like phosphorus, nitrogen, mercury, and bacteria.

The EU's fertiliser plan has drawn skepticism from farmers and industry, as the Commission's action plan is seen as insufficient amid a 71% surge in nitrogen prices caused by disruptions in the Middle East.

The US imports significant amounts of potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus fertilizers, primarily from Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico. Global events like the pandemic and the 2022 Ukraine invasion have disrupted supply chains, affecting prices and availability for American farmers.

Plastoglobules in maize organize enzymes to convert nitrogen into growth compounds, potentially improving sustainable agriculture. This discovery highlights metabolic hubs that optimize nitrogen use in plants.

Foxconn, a major tech manufacturer, has confirmed a cyberattack hit its North American factories, with ransomware group Nitrogen claiming responsibility and stealing 8 terabytes of data. The attack disrupted production, but affected factories are resuming normal operations. Foxconn is a key supplier to major tech vendors, including Apple, Intel, and Google.

A Nitrogen ransomware attack hit Foxconn's North American facilities, one of 600 attacks on manufacturers this year, targeting the sector due to its low tolerance for downtime. The attack highlights manufacturing's cyber crisis. Foxconn is a major manufacturer and such attacks can significantly impact production.