Crop Nutrition & Field Trials
Microbial Biostimulants in Practice: A Field-Level Look at Nitrogen Dynamics in Bok Choy
Explore nitrogen dynamics in bok choy through a field-level look at microbial biostimulants.
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California Crop
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Field reporting, practical agronomy and professional resources for PCAs, CCAs and crop consultants working in California agriculture.
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Progressive Crop Consultant brings together researchers, advisers and agricultural journalists. These selected articles offer starting points for exploring nutrient management, soil biology, pest pressure and the work of crop advising. Each article retains its original author, publication date and field context.
Soil Health & Cover Crops
Troubleshooting Poor Nodulation in Legumes: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to investigating poor nodulation in legumes and understanding its implications for cover crops.
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Pests
Using Drones as a Bird Deterrent
Cecilia Parsons reports on UC research testing drones to deter birds in blueberries, including species responses, crop-protection potential and the questions researchers will study next.
Crop Consulting
The September PCA Checklist: Finish the Season Strong and Defensible
Late-season fieldwork is where strong consultants separate themselves by documenting sensitive sites, tightening application windows, evaluating outcomes and turning the season’s evidence into a better plan for the grower.
Crop Advising
A New Credential for Organic Crop Advisers
Organic agriculture is not simply conventional production with a shorter input list. It is a federally regulated production system in which agronomic decisions, documentation, product flow and risk management must work together.…
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Professional Resources
Use these original sources for current professional requirements, continuing education information and crop-specific pest management guidance. PCC is a publication and a learning resource; these links take you to the organizations responsible for their own programs.
UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines
Crop-specific guidance from the University of California, including pest monitoring and management information.
Explore UC IPM GuidelinesCalifornia DPR License Resources
Find California DPR’s public licensee listings and current information about approved continuing education courses.
Search DPR Licensee Lists Find DPR Continuing EducationWestern Region Certified Crop Advisers
Explore the regional CCA program and its guidance for professionals pursuing certification.
Explore CCA CertificationProfessional resource links reviewed October 28, 2026. Consult the linked organization for current program details.
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