Agriculture
New Tool Brings Data-Driven Cover Crop Recommendations to the West
There is a new cover crop tool available for growers, technical assistance providers, crop advisors and other users…
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Category: Soil
Crop
Salt Happens: Understanding and Managing Soil Salinity
One of my favorite activities to do with my kids is going to the movies. They’re at a…
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Crop
Are You Buying Fulvic Acid or Just Something That Passes the Test? Why Fulvic Acid Labels Can Be Misleading for Growers
When a fertilizer label lists nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium, growers know those numbers mean something. They’re backed by…
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Fertilizer
Improving Crop Nutrition and Soil Health with Liquid Organic Fertilizers
Rising fertilizer prices and increasing regulatory pressure push growers throughout California to consider decreasing mineral N use. Many…
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Soil
Limitations of Soil Applied Biologicals for Lettuce Fusarium Wilt Management
Lettuce Fusarium Wilt Fusarium wilt has become one of the most challenging diseases for California lettuce growers. Once…
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Pest Management
Unlocking the Potential of Neem in Crop Protection and Soil Health
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a drought-resistant tropical tree in the Meliaceae family, native to the Indian subcontinent and…
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Fertilizer
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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Grapes
Soil Moisture Sensing Technologies and Their Applications for Irrigation Management in Grape Production
Grapevines are thought to be a relatively drought-tolerant species. However, in commercial production, they are usually irrigated to…
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Drought
Crop Potassium Deficiency Under Challenging Conditions
Over recent growing seasons, we have observed and seen reports of potassium deficiency across our territories. While some…
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Nutrition
It’s the Little Things that Count When Establishing a Crop
Literally and figuratively, it is the little things that count when establishing crops. Yes, it is the microbes…
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