Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall. Nitrogen Management Training Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dan Monk says they are looking to create a…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…silences genes in the mosquito so it does not pose a danger to other insects, including pollinators; A new soil nitrogen test that rapidly and inexpensively determines the total amount…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…organic inputs and compost application, and alleviating compaction. USDA aims to increase no-till implementation from the current 67 million acres to over 100 million acres by 2025. Nitrogen Stewardship: Focus…
Almond Board: April Leaf Sampling for Nitrogen
…in early spring for nitrogen. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update – April Leaf Sampling Go to Almonds.com/NitrogenBudgeting for additional leaf sampling guidelines and to access the online nitrogen calculator….
Biodigester Bringing Sustainability Full Circle
…Relations Specialist Michael Grossman says the system is especially beneficial to California as it deals with drought conditions and new nitrogen management reporting. Grossman says Regenis has looked even further…
Almond Board Nitrogen Budgeting Video
…online tool that helps growers track nitrogen levels and needs across multiple orchards. To learn more about the importance of nitrogen budgeting and to access the Nitrogen Calculator, visit Almonds.com/NitrogenBudgeting….
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…consult with growers and conduct a yield analysis to learn from every field, every season. Encirca℠ Yield Stand joins the Encirca℠ Yield Nitrogen Management Service as a cutting-edge input management…
Almond Board: Spring Sampling for Nitrogen
In this week’s Almond Update, hear why it’s a good idea to conduct sampling for nitrogen in early spring. Almond Update 02-19-15…
CDFA Announces New Grant Funding Opportunity for Nitrogen Management Research
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting full proposals for a 2015 special grant on nitrogen management research. This grant opportunity…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…past, Greer said farmers now face more regulatory requirements to manage nitrogen and groundwater quality, necessitating an advisor with expertise in nutrient management. Being able to find applicants with the…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
…technologies to increase crop nitrogen fertilizer uptake; reduce nitrogen movement off irrigated agricultural lands, including nitrate leaching below the root zone; and minimize nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen fertilizers. Applicants…
Clean Burns Can Benefit Soils
…learned how to burn their agriculture waste cleaner using a conservation burn technique. An added bonus to the practice is that is produces biochar that can add tons of nitrogen…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCA program website https://portal.sciencesocieties.org/BuyersGuide/ProfessionalSearch.aspx?Token. Many California CCAs have received additional training in optimizing nitrogen management from the California Department of Food and Agriculture and University of California. The consultants that…
Naval Orangeworm Headlines Almond Symposium
…up and down the valley presenting on Nitrogen and potassium in orchards, disease management and irrigation systems. Almond Symposium Research Scientist Joel Siegel presented his findings regarding the navel orangeworm,…