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Key Learnings from the FREP/WPHA Conference
The twenty fourth annual FREP/WPHA Conference took place on October 26-27, where speakers from industry, academia, and agricultural consulting provided cutting edge information on nutrient management in California agriculture. The conference presentations covered a wide range of nutrient management topics including education and outreach, soil microbiology, government regulations and irrigation, in addition to many applied plant nutrition and soil fertility …
Fertilizer Research Conference Will be Held in Modesto, October 26-27, 2016
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) are hosting their 24th annual fertilizer research conference on October 26-27, 2016 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto, California. This event brings together industry professionals and academic researchers to learn about the latest research and sound management of fertilizing materials. …
Nitrogen Management Training
The Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) supports education on nutrient management in agriculture and encourages the adoption of beneficial management practices. Currently, FREP is supporting two major projects in nitrogen management: Certified Crop Adviser training and grower training. The infographic below shows the up-to-date outcomes of these projects. For more information about the nitrogen management training in California, visit …
Save the Date for the FREP/WPHA Conference
Every fall, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) host a two-day nutrient management conference. The agenda focuses on the latest FREP-funded research results and practical applications of fertilizing materials for agricultural production in the state of California. On October 26 and 27, 2016, the FREP/WPHA Conference …