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Crop Advising
What California’s Latest Data Says About Fumigant Use
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 in the West. Cover crops provide many benefits because they keep soil covered, maintain…
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 perfect age where every new superhero release is the greatest masterpiece ever made. As…
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 standardized tests and state enforcement. Fulvic acid labels don’t have that kind of guardrail,…
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 available, their application in farm level decision-making is limited due to lack of translation…
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 growers have become better than ever at practicing the 4 Rs of fertilizer application,…
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 to optimize it in organic systems remains unclear. Unlike synthetic fertilizers, which supply plant-available…
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 California. In my opinion, this issue is about much more than one product or…
Crop Advising
Pest Tactic Journal Connects Researchers With Pest Control Industry
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