…fertilizers very difficult to deal with and we’re not even sure that that’s completely legal or under the jurisdiction of the Water Board. They can regulate what comes off the…
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
…of the tastiest tomatoes when it’s harvest time. For healthy plants and soil, use organic fertilizer and compost every week to keep plants supplied with nutrients. Remove damaged plants and any…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…Brazilian beef emissions levels can be achieved through making improvements to management practices. Making better breed selections, improving feed quality, and enhancing fertilizer management were all found to be beneficial…
Maintaining Three Main “Food Groups” for Healthy Plants
…twice a year so that they have plenty of room to spread out. This also ensures that there are lots of nutrients in the soil. A little fertilizer can also…
Researchers Looking at Methods for Managing Tadpole Shrimp in Rice
…The pest creates a host of issues for growers by affecting yield, weed pressures, and fertilizer efficiency. COURTESY: IAN GRETTENBERGER “If they go unnoticed, they can wipe you out. A…
Best and Safest Method for Using Greywater in the Garden
…particles and toenail clippings do break down into glorious fertilizer. It does take time for this to happen, though. In the meantime, they carry bacteria and microbes that could potentially…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
The newly-formed Biostimulant Council should continue the push for clarity in the industry. A new partnership between the Biostimulant Coalition and The Fertilizer Institute will help the development of regulations…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-14-21
…chair, Almond Bloom Disease and an upcoming irrigation training in this week’s Almond Update. Also, CFDA is looking for proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program. Tune in to…
CDFA Looking for Proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP). Since it was first formed back in 1990, FREP has…
FCC Report Highlights Value of Broadband to Ag Productivity
…the report is that increased broadband service has helped lower costs for things such as fertilizer, fuel, and seed. At the same time, better internet access has also resulted in…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
Industry groups are joining forces to form a Biostimulant Council to help advance development within the biostimulant sector. The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the Biostimulant Coalition recently made a formal…
Getting Rid of Stubborn Tree Stumps from Your Property
…bleach, high-nitrogen fertilizer or muriatic acid. Another way is to dig and chop out that stubborn tree stump with a Mattock. It is cumbersome and labor-intensive but it will get…
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
…it grows larger. Tangerines require plenty of water, fertilizer, and a good layer of mulch around the base of the tree. In the colder months, as long as the outside…