Soil
Soil pH Cannot Be Used to Predict or Estimate Plant Nutrient Availability
Soil acidity and soil alkalinity in relation to plant growth has been well-studied. Soil pH is often used…
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Soil
Useful Soil Maps in Microirrigated Orchards
Beyond planting and harvesting techniques, precision involves understanding and management of the very foundation of agriculture: the soil.…
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Fertilizer
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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Disease
LAMP as a New Tool for Testing Grapevine Red Blotch Virus
Since its discovery in 2008, grapevine red blotch disease (GRBD) has negatively impacted the quality of wines due…
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Ag Industry
2023 CCA of the Year Winner Seasoned Advisor Allan James Takes the Award at This Year’s Crop Consultant Conference
The 2023 Crop Consultant Conference, hosted on September 27 and 28 in a collaborative effort by JCS Marketing…
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Nutrition
Postharvest Fertigation in Trees and Vines Key to Root Development and Nutrient Storage
Studies and best practice examples corroborate it: When it comes to tree and vine postharvest fertilization, including fertigation…
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Fertilizer
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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Weeds
A Native Plant Species as a Weedy Problem in Central Valley Orchards: The Case of Alkaliweed
Alkaliweed (Cressa truxillensis) is a perennial herb (Figure 1a) native to California. Generally, it is found growing in…
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Grapes
Mechanical Leaf Removal is More Effective than Regulated Deficit Irrigation to Improve Fruit Quality While Maintaining Yield
Berry sugar and anthocyanin accumulation are key factors in determining the fruit quality of red wine grapes in…
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Nutrition
Timely and Efficient Nutrient Management for Strawberry Production on the Central Coast
Strawberry yields have been higher in California than most other parts of the U.S. since the early 1950s.…
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