FREP Website Resources
CDFA ANNOUNCES VACANCIES ON FERTILIZER INSPECTION ADVISORY BOARD’S TECHNICAL ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. The subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing materials and irrigation water. Members assist in setting research priorities for the annual Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Grant …
Research Update: Irrigation and Nitrogen Best Management Practices for Low Desert Lettuce
Note: This is part of a Research Update series that highlights projects funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP). Project Title: Developing Tools and Information on Irrigation and Nitrogen Best Management Practices in California’s Low Desert Lettuce Production Systems Project Lead: Ali Montazar, Irrigation and Water Management Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), Desert …
Save the Date for October 29-30 Nutrient Management Conference
Save the date! On October 29-30, 2025, the annual Nutrient Management Conference will be hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), in collaboration with Western Plant Health (WPH). The conference agenda will focus on the latest FREP-funded research findings and outreach projects, as well as information on best irrigation and nutrient …
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 2024 competitive FREP Grant Program. Summary of Funded Projects: Monitoring and Assessing Variability of Nutrient Status in Almond Orchards with Hyperspectral …
Registration Open for 2025 California Plant and Soil Conference
The 2025 California Plant and Soil Conference will be held on February 6 – 7, 2025, at the Wyndham Visalia. The conference is organized by the California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy (CA ASA). Registration is now open and early bird registration is available through January 10, 2025. The annual conference provides an opportunity for students, professionals, and …
Research Update: Estimating Nitrogen Removal from the Harvested Portion of Central Coast Crops
Note: This is part of a Research Update series that highlights projects funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) annual grant program. Project Title: Nitrogen Content of the Harvested Portion of Specialty Crops to Estimate Crop Nitrogen Removal and Improve Nitrogen Management in Crops Project Leaders: Richard Smith, University of California Cooperative …