What kind of chemical is the yellow powder that farmers sprinkle on the ground?

Question

What kind of chemical is the yellow powder that farmers sprinkle on the ground?

Answer 1

PIXIE DUST

Answer 2

Yellow is kind of vague, but I'd say sulfur.  It's used as a fertilizer.

Answer 3

Sulfur or corn gluten meal which is a natural herbicide and bright yellow.

Answer 4

It could be anything but regardless of what it is or whether the source is natural or not, stay away from it. All agricultural concentrates are hazardous if they blow in your face. You might just end up with the "trots", but the down side is considerably worse. Ask when you see someone just so you are aware. Most farms post hazards when extreme toxic materials are used but may not if you are not suppose to be there. Many people have run into problems thinking that what they see is a known quantity when it is not. Make no assumption other than "I need to leave".

Answer 5

I am sure it is powdered sulphur. Probably in your area soil may be deficient in sulphur and this element is required for oilseed crops and Garlic, chive etc

Answer 6

Maybe it is an organic nitrogenous fertilizer made from urea. That would be a color match and would be a useful plant food.