…the ground, suppressing weeds and conserving moisture. Beans climbed the corn stalks while fixing nitrogen into the soil to enhance fertility. This natural symbiosis created a sustainable, nutrient-rich farming practice…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…fish populations. “The public is told farmers are using too much nitrogen and turning on pumps that kill fish like the delta smelt,” Kreps said. But the reality, he insists,…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
…nitrogen application in citrus crops, highlighting the “four Rs” of nutrient management: Right rate Right time Right place Right source These principles serve as a foundation for efficient nitrogen use,…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
…its Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Program to complete their self-certification renewal before the fast-approaching July 1 deadline. To maintain certification, participants must complete three hours of CDFA In-Field Measurement Program…
American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented
…manure from their livestock helped crops become more productive. Wood Ash was a popular fertilizer early on. Modern fertilizer, a blend of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash came into existence in…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…the application process by translating farm practices into NRCS codes. CASP also benefits growers with tools like irrigation and nitrogen calculators, and data sharing with handlers. The segment also touched…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…and working with a crop advisor can help farmers maintain optimal potassium levels before harvest. Smarter Nitrogen Applications Overapplication of nitrogen has been a concern, but Isaak noted that growers,…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…calcium through bloom sprays and early nitrogen applications, maintaining appropriate calcium levels throughout the season is key to healthy plant development. Traditionally, phosphorus and calcium are not applied together due…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
…where to allocate their fertilizer budgets most efficiently. He noted that if certain nutrients, such as nitrogen, are already sufficient in the soil, farmers can redirect funds to address deficiencies…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…the market. Demand is also rising as more U.S. farmers plan to plant corn, which requires significant nitrogen fertilizer. Potash supplies, heavily reliant on Canada, are another concern. If tariffs…
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
…growers. These projects include using spectral satellite imagery and AI to monitor almond orchard nutrient status, developing citrus management modules, creating an online tool for crop nitrogen removal, educating Spanish-speaking,…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…California Air Resources Board (CARB) programs, including Carl Moyer and FARMER. These efforts led to daily reductions of 5.0 tons of nitrogen oxides and 0.27 tons of direct PM2.5 in…
USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility
…indicators. These include data on production, inventory, and transportation of essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It also offers detailed fertilizer price data, U.S. import volumes, and transportation…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…triticale, common vetch, and daikon radish. People love that one for the nitrogen fixing that it has,” said Maldonado. Cover crops not only help support pollinator habitat but also provide…