…negative impact on growth. She also highlighted nitrogen considerations as well, referencing research into different nitrogen sources in first-leaf trees. “They found that the rate that first-leaf trees needed was…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…information presented by the most renowned experts in the field. Topics that will be covered as part of the summit include nitrogen and potassium management in mature orchards. “We’ll then…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-18-23
…and nitrogen management plans for rice growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
“True Cost” of Food Discussed at COP28
…and nitrogen emissions and the report states they are relevant across all country income groups. The full report is available on the FAO website at https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cc7937en. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…leaves, stalks, branches, grass clippings, sawdust, corrugated cardboard, paper) A nitrogen source, greens (food waste) Water Air The second approach is using worms, said Lorna Bravo, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…“We’ll also have our best practices there. Of course, the cover crop guide, the irrigation guide, and the nitrogen guide,” said Hillman. The almond rootstocks guide and the whole orchard…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…will cover food safety, cost, soil improvement, water conservation, and pest control. The research seeks to understand the effects of ICLS on nitrogen availability and soil health, the control of…
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…include the development of new blends of vegetable cooking oils and on-farm trials of biodegradable mulches. Other projects will be looking at quantifying carbon sequestration in sorghum, optimizing nitrogen management…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…requirements. Tools available through CASP also help growers calculate nitrogen needs and orchard irrigation scheduling. Devol said they recommend that growers update their practices in the CASP system every three…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
…like zinfandel, paired with elevated nitrogen levels and dense canopies, can promote botrytis outbreaks,” Rieser explained. “Late season infections become more severe when that relative humidity exceeds 92 percent, and…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
Requirements under Ag Order 4.0 could make the practice of cover cropping more necessary for Central Coast growers. Certain types of cover crops can help growers to better manage nitrogen,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-09-23
…a possible WOTUS repeal resolution, and paying close attention to crop progression to understand nitrogen needs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Almond Update: Staying Efficient with Nitrogen Plans
…with a pre-season yield estimate and then incorporating estimates of annual inputs of nitrogen. “Account for all your sources of nitrogen especially the nitrogen that comes in the water, or…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…price increased 53 percent from 2021. Fertilizer inputs such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium increased 125 percent in 2021 and an additional 30 percent in the first five months of…