Category: Soil Nutrition
Organic Grower: UGA studies transitioning fallow pastureland
To help new organic growers overcome weed challenges, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ researchers are examining ways to help transition land from conventional to organic production in the Southeast.
Veg Connections: Building organic matter in sandy soils
Soil organic matter is considered the foundation of healthy soil. Read how building organic matter in sandy soils aids water holding capacity and nutrient availability.
Regenerative practices pay off for Park Farming Organics
Park Farming Organics of Meridian, California, is the 2023 California Leopold Conservation Award recipient.
New England high tunnel conference deadline approaching
high tunnel conference, New England High Tunnel Production Conference University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, University of Maine
Strawberry growers group to join 2024 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, North American Strawberry Growers Association, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, Maryland State Horticultural Society, New Jersey State Horticultural Society, Virginia State Horticultural Society, Penn State, University of Maryland, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Extension
Building organic matter on sandy soils
Soil organic matter (SOM) is often considered the foundation of a healthy soil because it mediates many biological, chemical and physical soil properties — from water holding capacity to nutrient availability.
Northeast SARE grants focus on sustainability
Proposals for Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) farmer grants are due Nov. 14 for the Northeast region.
Agrology, Braga Fresh recognized for innovation by IFPA
Agrology and Braga Fresh are joint recipients of the annual Science & Technology Circle of Excellence Award presented by the International Fresh Produce Association.
Biotic vs. abiotic: Diagnosing plant damage
When growers think of plant diseases, they usually consider those that are caused by living organisms like fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes.
Economics, sustainability drive the global biologicals market
The global agricultural biologicals industry is set to explode from a market of about $9 billion currently to more than $25 billion by the end of the decade. Read more about the exploding market.
Elemental Enzymes’ biofungicide okayed for multi-crop use
Elemental Enzymes crop nutrition biofungicides sustainability
Controlled release fertilizer distribution expanded
Profile Products Nutricote controlled release fertilizer input
MyLand Co., a soil health firm, secures financing
MyLand Company soil health sustainable agriculture sustainability
Registration opens for MSU organic farmer training program
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Michigan State University Department of Horticulture soil health water pests disease
California county farm bureau names Farmer of the Year
The San Diego County Farm Bureau has named Mary Matava of Oceanside, California, as its 2022 Farmer of the Year.
Comparing nitrogen management technologies
Nitrogen is the nutrient most likely to rob high demand vegetables of yield. Learn how excess application can also reduce produce quality.
New UC studies estimate production costs for coastal lettuce, broccoli
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources UC Cooperative Extension UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Sustainability capabilities added into Highland Hub
Highland Hub sustainability Highland Ag Solutions Sustainability Standard Sustainable Food Group software platform IPM Institute