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. Bio Huma Netics celebrated its 50th anniversary by officially renaming itself. The nam... more »

Worms to the rescue

These silent laborers promote soil health, lessen pests and disease ... more »

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. more »

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. more »

Feeding microbes

Improve postharvest water holding capacity with proper microbial management. ... more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »