Soil Nutrition

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 »

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. more »

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. more »