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Research Update: Nitrogen and Irrigation Managements for Onions

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: Assessing Drip Irrigation and Nitrogen Management of Fresh Onions Produced in California Low Desert Project Leader: Jairo Diaz, Director, University of California – Desert Research and Extension Center Project Status: Complete Project …


Research Update: Adoption of CropManage to Optimize Nitrogen and Irrigation Applications

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: Promoting the adoption of CropManage to optimize nitrogen and irrigation use through technical assistance with data loggers and cellular modems for Spanish-speaking growers in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties Project …


Nitrogen Demand and Seasonal Uptake Patterns for California Cherries

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: Development of Nutrient Budget and Nutrient Demand Model for Nitrogen Management in Cherry Project Leader(s): Project Status: Completed 2023 Project Location: San Joaquin County Overview Often the last …


Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Tools for California Wheat Growers Increase Yield, Decrease Fertilizer Costs

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: Achieving Efficient Nitrogen Fertilizer Management in California Wheat Project Leader: Mark Lundy, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist, University of California, Davis Project Status: Completed 2023 Project Locations: The project …


Research Update: Benefits of CropManage for Optimum Irrigation and Nitrogen Management in Central Valley

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) Grant Program. Project Title: Adapting CropManage Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Decision Support Tool for Central Valley Crops Project Leaders: Michael Cahn (UCCE), Patrick Brown (UCD), Allan Fulton (UCCE) Project Status: Complete (3-year …


Research Update: Field assessments and workshops support irrigation and nutrient management training

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) Grant Program. Project Title: Training on Crop Management that Integrates Climate, Soil and Irrigation System Data to Minimize Nutrient Loss and Optimize Irrigation Efficiency Project Leaders: Trina Walley, East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District (ESRCD), …