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Research Update: Nitrogen and Irrigation Management for Carrot Production in Desert Region  

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: Enhancing Nitrogen and Water Use Efficiency in California Carrot Production Through Management Tools and Practices Project Leader: Ali Montazar, Irrigation and Water Management Advisor, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources …


Join the FREP Team for a Discussion of our Informational Products and Services on Irrigation and Nutrient Management

What: The Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is evaluating how we can better support the work done by crop consultants and advisors across California. We will be holding a series of focus group sessions to gather feedback and suggestions on irrigation and nutrient management informational products and services provided by FREP and partnering organizations. Specifically, we will be asking …


Registration and Call for Posters Open for 31st Annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference

Registration is now open for the 31st 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 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Modesto, California, November 8-9, 2023, and includes a pre-conference tour of Duarte Nursery in Hughson, CA …


Research Update: Next Generation Nitrogen Management Training for Certified Crop Advisors Online Course Open for Enrollment

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.   The online Nitrogen (N) Management Training for Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) is open for enrollment between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024. The self-paced course covers N …


Research Update: Phase 2 Assessment of Nitrogen Content to Improve Crop Management

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.   Read the first and second update on this project. Project Title: Assessment of Harvested and Sequestered Nitrogen Content to Improve Nitrogen Management in Crops, Phase 2 Project Leaders: …


Research Update: Water and Nitrogen Management for Vegetables in the Low Desert

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: Efficient Water and Nitrogen Management Practices for Mixed Leafy Baby Green Vegetables in the Desert Project Leaders: Charles A. Sanchez (The University of Arizona); Andrew N French (United States …