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Category Archives: CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP)
FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference reviewed on FREP Blog
The 30th Annual Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH) Nutrient Management Conference was held in Visalia, CA, October 26-27, 2022. The conference had more than 160 attendees, including crop consultants, growers, industry representatives, researchers and government … Continue reading
CDFA accepting pre-proposals for 2023 Fertilizer Research and Education Program grant cycle
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting pre-proposals for the 2023 cycle of the FREP Grant Program. If a pre-proposal is selected to advance in the evaluation process, a full proposal will be requested later. FREP’s annual … Continue reading
Apply by September 30 to fill one of two vacancies on CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee provides technical and scientific advice to the Feed Inspection Advisory Board and CDFA on animal food nutrition, … Continue reading
Registration and call for posters underway for 30th annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is now open for the 30th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH). This year’s conference will be held at the Wyndham … Continue reading
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Tagged California Nutrient Management, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Research, Nutrient Management Conference, Nutrient Management Research Papers
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Apply by Aug. 15 to fill vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division, Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
Tagged CDFA Advisory Board Vacancy, Fertilizer Research and Education Program, FREP, FREP Grant Program
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Save the Date – FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference October 26-27 in Visalia
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FREP-funded research project highlights best nitrogen management practices for container plant production
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) blog, Research Update: Nitrogen Management for Container Plant Production, reviews a FREP-funded project measuring nitrogen (N) input and output from a woody ornamental plant production system … Continue reading
CDFA receives $2 million from USDA for project aimed at improving fertilization and irrigation practices
CDFA has received $2 million from the USDA for a research consortium to implement a demonstration and outreach approach to help farmers improve nitrogen fertilization and irrigation practices. These funds are being awarded through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation … Continue reading
FREP blog encourages registering for California Plant and Soil Virtual Conference Feb. 1-3
The 2022 California Plant and Soil Conference will be held virtually February 1-3, 2022. Organized by the California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy, this annual conference provides an opportunity for students, professionals and other attendees to increase their … Continue reading