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Tag Archives: Nutrient Management
CDFA accepting concept proposals for 2022 Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant cycle
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting concept proposals for the 2022 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that advances fertilization practices and minimizes environmental impacts of fertilizing materials. The … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged CDFA FREP grants, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant, FREP Grant Program, Nutrient Management
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FREP blog offers recap of 2021 FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference
The 29th Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH) Nutrient Management Conference was held in San Luis Obispo, CA, October 27-28, 2021. The conference had more than 100 attendees, including crop consultants, growers, industry representatives, researchers and … Continue reading
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross welcomes Nutrient Management Conference attendees
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged Fertilizer Research and Education Program, FREP Nutrient Management Conference, FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference, Irrigation and Nutrient Management, Nutrient Management, Nutrient Management Conference
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CDFA awards $4.14 million for research and education to improve nutrient management practices
SACRAMENTO, October 25, 2021 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing $4.14 million in grant funding to agricultural organizations and universities. The funding includes $3 million for the University of California, … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged Fertilizer Research, Fertilizer Research and Education Program, Fertilizer Research Grants, FREP, FREP Grant Program, Nutrient Management
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Registration open along with call for poster abstracts for 29th annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is now open for the 29th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH). This year’s FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference will be … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged FREP Nutrient Management Conference, FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference, Irrigation and Nutrient Management, Nutrient Management, Nutrient Management Conference
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Apply now to fill vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality guarantees. … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, Fertilizer, Nutrient Management
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Apply by July 14 to fill vacancies on Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning plant nutrition and nutrient management related to … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division, Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
Tagged CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee, Fertilizer Research, Nutrient Management
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New members appointed to committee that reviews proposals for annual fertilizer research and education grants
The Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) welcomes Jan Hopmans, Daniel Rodrigues and Sebastian Saa to the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). FREP also welcomes Jerome Pier as the reappointed TASC chair. TASC is a group … 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 Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee, FREP Grant Program, Nutrient Management
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2020 Nutrient Management Conference presentations and proceedings now accessible online
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces that all session recordings of the 2020 Nutrient Management Conference are now available on CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) website. Also available is access to the 2020 conference Proceedings … Continue reading
CDFA awards $2 million for nutrient management projects through FREP Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announces $2.18 million in grant funds are being awarded to agricultural organizations and universities as a result of the 2020 cycle of the competitive FREP Grant … Continue reading