Category: Plant Nutrition
Boron and zinc: the almond postharvest duo
Fall applications can mean increased production and money saved.
Nitrogen and irrigation education, training part of CDFA funding
California Department of Food and Agriculture Fertilizer Research funded $4.14 million in grants, including $3 million for nitrogen and irrigation training, and $1.14 million for five other projects to improve management practices.
BetterSoil Alliance rewards growers for sustainable achievements
Launched by Yara North American and Heliae Agriculture, participants will be eligible to receive a sustainability reward based on water productivity and nitrogen use efficiency, as well as recognition in the Alliance.
Nutrient Management Conference in California opens registration
Held in San Luis Obispo in late October, the conference includes a tour of Cal Poly agricultural research plots, and a session showcasing irrigation and nutrient management research or outreach.
Soil health in agriculture boosted by Valent, K-State agreement
World-renowned carbon cycling and climate change researcher Charles W. Rice will oversee the initiative, which focuses on advancing research in soil health and carbon smart farming.
Pecan leaf samples’ instructions shared for Oklahoma
July is the time for Oklahoma pecan growers to take leaf samples, and the Extension office has very specific and helpful instructions for how to do this.
Hazelnut stewardship initiative highlights Oregon’s sustainable practices
Ranked third in the world for production, Oregon’s hazelnut industry hopes to step out strong with the Oregon Hazelnut Sustainability Program.
Iron deficiency of almond pinpointed
A prime culprit of interveinal chlorosis on new growth, a few strategies can correct iron deficiency.
BioConsortia appoints Vosnidou in new IP and portfolio strategist post
Nancy Vosnidou is part of a world class team, bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience to a company focused on microbial solutions and enriching the crop microbiome.
Online nitrogen management course set for crop advisors, general public
Growers, students and crop advisors alike can benefit from this seven-part video course.
March 8 set for California ‘Cover Crops in Orchards Field Day’
After a three-year research project in cover crops, this final look at the trial site discusses local cover crop field research.
Pistachio dormant period is a good time to leach salt
The dormant season is a good time to leach salt, but large volumes of water and stubborn soils mean growers need to be mindful of nitrogen.
