Fertilizer
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization of Pistachios in the First Two Years
Planting an orchard requires a lot of work to ensure that the trees get off to the best…
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Almonds
Reduced Fertilizer Application Rates Demonstrate Measurable Returns in California Almond Production
Can almond growers reduce fertilizer application rates without sacrificing yields? That’s the question many are asking as they…
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Management of Potassium in Processing Tomato
Potassium is important to tomato vine health, fruit set and color. Recognizing where deficiencies may occur and correcting…
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Fertilizer
Biological Nitrogen Fixation: Can Bacteria Help Fertilize Our Crops?
In 1905, German scientist Fritz Haber successfully synthesized ammonia from atmospheric nitrogen gas, an inert form of nitrogen…
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Choosing an Organic Fertilizer Source? Consider Soil Temperature
In organic crop production, fertilizers need to be mineralized by soil organisms before nitrogen becomes plant-available. Many factors…
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Outsmarting Your Fertilizer “Competition” to Improve Uptake Efficiency
One fortunate aspect of working in agriculture is that hot summer days are soon followed by harvest season…
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Fertilizer Planning for Forage Crop Production
Forage crops represent a broad group and include crops specifically grown to be grazed on by livestock or…
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Potassium and Potatoes: Understanding Fertilizer-Crop Interactions
Potatoes require high levels of potassium and nitrogen to achieve optimum yields. Potassium (K) is commonly applied as…
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Understanding and Leveraging the Nitrogen Cycle for Informed Almond Fertility Decision-Making
There is no doubt that almond producers have had to navigate numerous challenges over the past several years.…
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Phosphate vs Phosphite Part Two: Can Phosphites Serve the Function of a Biostimulant?
Phosphite has been a controversial topic for years. Its use and benefits are argued in hundreds of research…
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