…how we grow almonds,” explained Dr. Ludwig. “Not only does good irrigation water management help trees produce to their highest potential, it also ensures good management of nitrogen inputs. Fundamentally,…
DIY Potting Mix
…different. In stationery gardens, we work to build the soil into a self-sufficient eco-system, using techniques like mulching, compost, and nitrogen-fixing plants. Plants in containers, however, operate in a partially…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…which qualified them to complete nitrogen management plans for growers that are or will be required by the various California Regional Water Quality Boards. “Crop consultants are encouraged to become…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road; prevented 9 billion tons of soil from erosion, enough to fill 600 million dump trucks; and reduced nitrogen and phosphorous…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
…growing needs Nitrogen calculator, mapping, irrigation Hands-on identification of weeds and implications for management Identifying live weed specimens in pots and associated management options Orchard demonstration and discussion: Weed monitoring…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…for conservation practices during the transition to organic. “Through NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program’s Organic Initiative, we established nitrogen-fixing cover crop mixes, developed a nutrient budget for using organic fertilizers,…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…pollution on human health and visibility; Drought and land-use changes in the western U.S. that may impact the incidence of dust storms; and Impacts to air quality from increased nitrogen-based…
Almond Board: Nitrogen and ILRP
…will be required to complete nitrogen management plans through their regional water quality coalition. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Board – Nitrogen Reporting The deadline has just passed for…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…are doing with farmers helps the air we all breathe by reducing oxides of nitrogen (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and particulate matter (PM),” says State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “We…
Challenges With ILRP Reporting
One region will test the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) nitrogen reporting and determine what other challenges they see in the process besides the timing of deadlines. Challenges With ILRP…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
…Palmer amaranth has a tendency to absorb excess soil nitrogen, and if grown in overly fertilized soils, it can contain excessive levels of nitrates, even for humans. Like spinach and…
Lettuce Research Grant
…with less nitrogen fertilizer and water. Professor David Still said the California Department of Food and Agriculture grant will help him identify the genes in lettuce that govern nitrogen and…
First Group Testing ILRP Nitrogen Reporting
The Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program is starting their requirements for nitrogen reporting, and one region in California is the pilot area for the process. First Group Testing ILRP The East…
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
…nitrogen and nutrient loss in the field will help you develop your practices to reach maximum efficiency. The California Fertilization Guidelines and nitrogen management brochures provide growers with an important…