Soil Nutrition

CDFA shares developments in nitrogen and irrigation initiative

As part of CDFA’s work to facilitate stewardship of water and natural resources, the agency is pleased to discuss recent developments in the nitrogen and irrigation initiative. A three-year, coll... more »

North Michigan Perennial Farm Ecosystem conference scheduled

The second annual Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference hosted by northern Michigan's Leelanau Conservation District plans to educate growers about a systems approach to growing perennial crops. ... more »

Timac Agro releases homogeneous granular fertilizer

A new homogeneous granular fertilizer released by Timac Agro is designed to improves crop performance, profitability and sustainability. From crop nutrition manufacturer Timac Agro USA and Rainbow ... more »

Syngenta Biologicals now handles Syngenta’s biologicals businesses

To advance crop protection solutions for plant and soil health and to foster sustainability, Syngenta is moving its biologicals businesses under the Syngenta Biologicals umbrella. Syngenta Biologic... more »

CDFA offers $4 million dollars of funding for Healthy Soils Demonstration Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the availability of approximately $4 million dollars of grant funding for its Healthy Soils Demonstration Program. Program informati... more »

Diesel ending worries California compost dealers

Daniel Pacheco, owner-operator of Lucky Diamond Trucking in Sonoma County, recently picked up a 24-ton order from Cold Creek Compost in Ukiah and hauled it two hours through Mendocino, Lake and Yolo c... more »

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 »