…is using cutting-edge technology for automated irrigation, laser weeding and nitrogen capture, and Don says that the perpetual difficulties the industry faces with water, labor and regulation create an urgency…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…water saving in vine plants, finding cost-effective solutions for heat tolerance and drought, to addressing food safety risks for produce.” A project to better understand and improve nitrogen use efficiency…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
…the potential for botrytis infection. “It can become a problem in high humidity conditions paired with elevated nitrogen levels or compact clusters. All of that can promote a botrytis outbreak….
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers improving nitrogen efficiency through irrigation practices, carrier consolidation playing a significant role in…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…cropland increased by over 8.8 million tons per year. · Nitrogen and phosphorus losses through surface runoff declined by 3% and 6%, respectively. · Average annual fuel use dropped by…
Problems that can Plague Your Fig Tree Crop
…by too much nitrogen. Use a balanced fertilizer when you feed your tree. Something with equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium is ideal. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of…
Technology that Could be Key in Helping Dairy Farmers
…measure its cow’s Milk Urea Nitrogen – or MUN – samples are sent to labs for analysis. But new technology coming soon could change everything, giving dairy farmers real time…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-14-22
…on addressing issues in the supply chain, and the value of Certified Crop Advisors in helping growers navigate nitrogen rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…prices for raw materials are all contributing to the record-high prices. The report notes that ammonia prices have increased over 210 percent from September 2020. Liquid nitrogen prices have increased…
MSOB: Taking a Closer Look at Biosolids Applications
…Villa. “The data does show that soil fertility is improving. We see nitrogen increasing. We see carbon increasing. So, it seems to be like a win-win scenario here.” There are…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-25-21
…Victoria Hornbaker, as well as reports on nitrogen management in carrots, and FSA’s new soil carbon monitoring initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features…
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
…the same way as you would kale, and plant them in nitrogen-heavy, compost-rich soil. Give them a good mulchy blanket and let the cool winter months help to break down…
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
…hay, compost, or grass clippings. Guava are heavy feeders, so fertilize them once every month or so. Use a well-balanced fertilizer or one with a slightly higher nitrogen reading. To…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…mixes can help address issues of nitrogen and erosion. “Then we have a mix that I call the soil builder mix. It’s kind of a combination of the two; some…