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Research Update: Certification and Distance Learning for Fertigation
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: Certification and Distance Learning for Fertigation Project Lead: Dr. Stuart Styles, Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC), Cal Poly State University in San Luis ObispoProject Status: Complete (3-year project) Project location: ITRC, Cal Poly State University …
Research Update: Site-Specific Fertilization Recommendations for Annual 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). Project Title: Development of Site-specific Nitrogen Fertilization Recommendations for Annual Crops Project Lead: Daniel Geisseler, Cooperative Extension Specialist, Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, University of California, Davis Project Status: Complete Project location: Field trials in commercial …
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 …
2024 FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference Recap
The 32nd Annual Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH) Nutrient Management Conference was held in Seaside, CA, on October 29-30, 2024. This year’s conference brought together attendees from academia, crop consultants, growers, industry representatives, researchers, and government personnel. This blog provides a quick recap of the event. For more detailed information, including summaries from presented …
CDFA Accepting Pre-Proposals for 2025 Fertilizer Research and Education Program 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 minimize environmental impacts of fertilizing materials. The 2025 request for pre-proposals (RFP) includes several initiatives put forth by the department …
Research Update: Nitrogen and Irrigation Management for Pima Cotton
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) annual grant program. Project Title: Pima Cotton Nitrogen Management, Uptake, Removal – Impacts of Varieties, Subsurface Drip and Furrow Irrigation Project Lead: Robert Hutmacher, Extension Specialist, University of California (UC), Davis, UC West Side Research and …