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CDFA-funded research project examines estimating nitrogen removal from harvested portion of Central Coast crops

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Grant Program annually funds research projects related to the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizing materials in California. The following project was recently completed … Continue reading

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CDFA awards $1.15M for research and education projects to improve nutrient and irrigation management

CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) has announced $1.15 million in awards to five new projects. The projects will advance California growers’ understanding and implementation of improved nutrient and irrigation management practices. This funding is a result of the … Continue reading

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Submit pre-proposals by Dec. 16 for Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2025 Grant Cycle

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announces pre-proposals are now being accepted for the 2025 FREP Grant Program cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds proposals that advance fertilization and irrigation practices and … Continue reading

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CDFA-funded research project examines best nitrogen and irrigation management for Pima cotton

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Grant Program annually funds research projects related to the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizing materials in California. The following project was recently completed … Continue reading

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Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative provides free services to growers in San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast

The Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative (NII) is a collaborative partnership between the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) farm advisors, and UC Davis social scientists to help … Continue reading

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Research projects offer tips on nitrogen and irrigation management for desert carrot production, viability of high carbon amendments to reduce winter nitrate leaching in vegetable rotations

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Grant Program annually funds research projects related to the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizing materials in California. The following two research … Continue reading

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Registration and call for posters open for 32nd Annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference

Registration is now open for the 32nd Annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH). This year’s conference will be held October 29-30 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay, … Continue reading

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CDFA Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training Program discussed in podcast

CDFA Environmental Scientist and Certified Crop Advisor Nicole Nunes – of the agency’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program – recently participated in a podcast for MyAgLife about CDFA’s Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training Program. During the podcast, Nunes discusses the … Continue reading

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Inspection Services optimizes services for CA farmers and ranchers with innovation and next generation talent and tools

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) works to optimize services for California farmers and ranchers while maintaining a reputation for innovation and fostering next generation talent and tools. Examples in the 2023 annual report … Continue reading

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CDFA’s Inspection Services Division fosters climate-smart food systems and maintains integrity of organic seal

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) fosters climate-smart, resilient and regenerative food systems while also maintaining the integrity of the organic seal. ISD’s efforts toward climate-smart agriculture include working with industry, academia, government and … Continue reading

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