Category: Soil Nutrition
Bio Huma Netics consolidates its six product and service lines under one entity
Huma Inc., formerly known as Bio Huma Netics, consolidates its six product and service lines under one entity.
Worms to the rescue
These silent laborers promote soil health, lessen pests and disease
Growers invited to see benefits of cover crops in orchards, vineyards
University of California created a searchable database of orchard and vineyard growers experienced in cover crops, and field visit opportunities are available in February.
Hedging and shredding in pecan orchards
Returning these limbs and the organic matter and nutrients they hold to the soil may help improve soil quality, and will help improve the sustainability of pecan production.
Feeding microbes
Improve postharvest water holding capacity with proper microbial management.
CDFA’s Healthy Soils Program selects 940 projects totaling $66.3 million to fight climate change
The selected projects will have an estimated impact across more than 82,000 acres of California farm and ranch land.
Extreme weather demonstrates need for more cover crops in almond
For Project Apis m.’s new director and fellow tree nut farmer, the unpredictability of weather is even more cause for cover crops use and the Seeds for Bees program.
Potassium in almond – Fertigation vs dry top dress
Potassium plays an essential role in almond yield, and the right rate, time and delivery method can make a big difference.
Texas A&M Soil and Water Stewardship Week recognizes importance of healthy soil
Various Texas agencies and organizations are working together to highlight the importance of voluntary land stewardship.
Almond Board hosts soil and irrigation field days
There are three half-day dates offered – each a different location – that will provide information on soil sampling, irrigation and related topics. Lunch is provided.
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.
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.
Prescriptive cover crops
Restoring soil health is about more than bulk mixes.
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.
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.