Category: Soil Nutrition
USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation.
Soil tarping for weed management tested in onion production
Onions are particularly susceptible to competition with weeds during production. Learn about research showing how soil tarping reduces weed pressure.
FishPoop.com fertilizer gains OMRI status
Fish poop fertilizer has gained OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certification. The fish poop organic fertilizer and soil conditioner is now a registered organic material.
UF researchers examine science-backed fertilization rates
Years of University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research yields in science-backed crop fertilization rates are being realized.
ProGro achieves OMRI Certification soil inoculant
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product’s supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.
Study: Human urine could be used as fertilizer
Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers – making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a new study.
Nitrogen fertilizer OMRI listed for organic use
A commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer from Bion Environmental Technologies is now OMRI listed for organic use.
WSU Extension Onion Field Day scheduled
The 2024 WSU Extension Onion Field Day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Hartley Farms in the Horse Heaven Hills.
Marion Ag and Columbia Seeds join forces to boost agronomic solutions
Marion Ag Service Inc. and Columbia Seeds have joined forces to create a new supply and marketing consortium to enhance agronomic solutions.
Boyce Thompson Institute to celebrate 100th year
A Cornell-affiliated organization that promotes plant science research is celebrating its 100th birthday through a symposium.
Ohio State to host Crop, Soil & Water Field Night
Ohio State University (OSU) is hosting a Crop, Soil & Water Field Night.
National Plant Diagnostic Network: Plant health at a crossroads
Plant diagnosticians and plant pathologists are warning about the economic imperative of fully funding the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN).
Land transition webinar available
A webinar designed to help growers transition land and businesses to the next generation is being made available by Penn State Extension.
Satellite crop monitoring helps tomato growers adapt to climate change
Discover how satellite crop monitoring helps tomato growers optimize irrigation, cut costs, and adapt to climate change.
Buck Shuman, Vidalia onion pioneer, remembered
The Vidalia onion industry is remembering and celebrating “the remarkable life and enduring legacy” of Buck Shuman, an early Vidalia onion grower.
The 2025 California Small Farm Conference will be a bilingual, hybrid event
The 2025 edition of the annual California Small Farm Conference will be held Feb. 23-27, 2025 and is offered as a hybrid and bilingual event.
Cornell plant disease scientist honored
A Cornell University plant disease scientist has been honored for her work in improving crops.
Young farmers group protests farm bill draft
A draft of proposed farm bill legislation released by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson misses a rare opportunity to meaningfully address the challenges facing the new generation of U.S. farmers and ranchers, according to the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC).
Field trials spur soil inoculant introduction
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
Wilbur-Ellis hosts FFA tour, showcases future ag investments
A group of more than 50 members of the California FFA learned about career opportunities in food production and agriculture through a tour of Wilbur-Ellis’ Woodland South, California, operations.