Agriculture
New Tool Brings Data-Driven Cover Crop Recommendations to the West
There is a new cover crop tool available for growers, technical assistance providers, crop advisors and other users…
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Crop
Salt Happens: Understanding and Managing Soil Salinity
One of my favorite activities to do with my kids is going to the movies. They’re at a…
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Crop
Are You Buying Fulvic Acid or Just Something That Passes the Test? Why Fulvic Acid Labels Can Be Misleading for Growers
When a fertilizer label lists nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium, growers know those numbers mean something. They’re backed by…
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Climate
CalAgroTools: Decision Support Tools for Managing Risks in Agriculture
Abstract Weather and climate variability has direct influence on agricultural production systems. While weather data are typically freely…
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Fertilizer
Improving Crop Nutrition and Soil Health with Liquid Organic Fertilizers
Rising fertilizer prices and increasing regulatory pressure push growers throughout California to consider decreasing mineral N use. Many…
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Crop Production
Getting More Nitrogen from Organic Fertilizers Why Timing and Placement Matter
Background 4R nutrient stewardship (right rate, time, source and placement) is central to nitrogen (N) management, but how…
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Ag Industry
Paraquat Pressure Is a Sign of What Is Coming Next for California Agriculture
Over the past several months, I have been paying close attention to the growing conversation surrounding paraquat in…
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Pest Tactic Journal Connects Researchers With Pest Control Industry
Pest Tactic Journal Provides Open-Access Platform for Pest Control Research Pest Tactic Journal was established a few years…
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Industry News
CDPR Proposing to Greatly Expand Its Air Monitoring Network for Pesticides
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has announced plans to expand its statewide Air Monitoring Network (AMN).…
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Soil
Limitations of Soil Applied Biologicals for Lettuce Fusarium Wilt Management
Lettuce Fusarium Wilt Fusarium wilt has become one of the most challenging diseases for California lettuce growers. Once…
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