…problems, such as flooding and erosion. Also, rainwater is fresher water and is enriched with nitrogen that it collects from the air as it falls. There are many simple landscaping…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…47,732 tons of nitrogen and 7,821 tons of phosphorus on cropland. Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) (PDF, 130 KB) in October, USDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food…
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
…fertilizer you’re putting on to a particular field, also having workshops related to irrigation water management and just how much nitrogen comes in through your irrigation water, doing soil testing…
Almond Update: Post-Harvest Nutrition. Do You Need Nitrogen?
Post-harvest Nutrition is important for growers to be thinking about as harvest wraps up. Nitrogen is important for trees but the Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Agricultural Research…
Building Good Soil for Your Garden
…and grass clippings, which are very rich in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Epsom Salt is also good for the soil. It helps with magnesium deficiencies, which aids in chlorophyll production,…
Consider the “Three Sisters” for Your Garden
…by companion planting. It’s a unique technique because each can aid each other in some way. Beans fix fertilizing nitrogen into the soil. The corn stalks supply stakes for the…
Nutrien to Acquire Agrible
…inputs and services and produces and distributes over 26 million metric tons of potash, nitrogen and phosphate products world-wide. The transaction is expected to close at the end of July….
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
…as the assumption doesn’t factor in nitrogen from soil organic matter. Knowing the soil’s potential to mineralize nitrogen from organic matter, making it available to plants, would help improve nitrogen…
Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits for Growers
…Valerie Bullard showed results from a nationwide-wide trial that is looking at what varieties grow the best in specific regions and how some plants can source nitrogen for your soil….
Liquid Fertilizer Made From Waste
…is also a great nitrogen and phosphorus-rich liquid fertilizer. Using a combination of these things can be great for your garden and also save you some money. Win-Win! I’m Cathy…
Growers Hear Update on Walnut Pruning Trial
…with management of nitrogen and potassium as well as leaf sampling procedures. Attendees were also presented with a demonstration of how a pressure chamber is used for walnut leaves. …
Wood Fireplace Ashes for Your Vegetable Garden
…that provide better harvests. Wood ash contains no nitrogen, which is the fuel of the garden. But, it does have plenty of soil additives, that are essential for healthy plants….
Almond Matters: Crop Looks Strong Despite Challenges
…for the next phase of the season and the types of issues that can present. Many of the issues most common in May are related to root problems and nitrogen…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…project to improve nitrogen use efficiency and food safety in spinach production. Awarded $743,878. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will partner with: The University of Wisconsin-Madison and…