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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Fertilizer
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization of Pistachios in the First Two Years
Planting an orchard requires a lot of work to ensure that the trees get off to the best…
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Almonds
Reduced Fertilizer Application Rates Demonstrate Measurable Returns in California Almond Production
Can almond growers reduce fertilizer application rates without sacrificing yields? That’s the question many are asking as they…
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Press Release
AgroPlantae, Inc. to Acquire Kemin Industries’ Portfolio of Crop Technologies Products
Provider of organic and conventional fertilizers will take ownership of global ingredient manufacturer’s botanical-based biopesticides and solutions for…
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Irrigation Management Key to Preventing Phytophthora in Orchards
Regardless of your irrigation water source, UCCE farm advisor Jaime Ott emphasizes that irrigation management is Phytophthora management…
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