Soil Nutrition

USDA plans for $250 million investment to support American-made fertilizer

A new grant is aimed at supporting American fertilizer production and addressing supply chain competition concerns. more »

Orchard recycling pioneer inspires almond farmers

A small, three-acre farm sparked a practice that is sweeping through California almond acreage and protecting the state's air quality. more »

Prescriptive cover crops

Restoring soil health is about more than bulk mixes. ... more »

Project aimed at improving fertilization and irrigation practices

With funding provided by USDA-NRCS, the project will deploy Extension personnel to perform demonstrations, provide on-farm consultations, and conduct outreach activities to promote locally appropriate best practices. more »

Effective use of cover crops displayed in March 3 Sacramento Valley tour

University of California Cooperative Extension and other experts will cover the selection, equipment and other considerations needed for managing a successful cover crop. more »

Website offers composting resources to farmers and ranchers

With California's new composting laws in effect, a working group of multiple regulatory agencies has provided online resources to help growers compost in compliance. more »

Study findings: Cover crop water use is negligible in most water years

This research is important for informing and shaping policy concerning California's upcoming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. more »

Soil moisture probes part of Ceres Imaging’s precision irrigation

Now offering soil moisture probes, Ceres will provide installation and recommendations for number and location of probes based on its aerial insights tech. more »