Soil Nutrition
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. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP)... more »
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... more »
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. Scientists discovered... more »
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. Bion’s patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) captures nitrogen from manure that would otherwise be lost to the environment and... more »
WSU Extension Onion Field Day scheduled
Washington State University Extension has scheduled an onion field event. The 2024 WSU Extension Onion Field Day is set for Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hartley Farms in the Horse Heaven... more »
Marion Ag and Columbia Seeds join forces to boost agronomic solutions
Marion Ag Service Inc. and Columbia Seeds have formed a new supply and marketing consortium to enhance agronomic solutions. The partnership combines Marion Ag’s advanced fertilizer technology with Columbia Seeds’ expertise in the seed market,... more »
Boyce Thompson Institute to celebrate 100th year
A Cornell-affiliated organization that promotes plant science research is celebrating its 100th birthday through a symposium. Growers and industry individuals can participate virtually. The BTI’s 2024 Centennial Symposium is scheduled for Aug. 8-9 at its... more »
Ohio State to host Crop, Soil & Water Field Night
Ohio State University (OSU) is hosting a Crop, Soil & Water Field Night. Drones and inputs are on the schedule. Part of the South Centers Soil, Water, and Bioenergy program, the event is scheduled for... more »