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The best soil P test for rice: Olsen-P vs Bray-P

April 18th, 2025
By Bruce A Linquist
This year, with high input costs and low rice prices, a lot of growers are testing their soil to determine if they need to apply P and K fertilizer.  I have received a number of calls this week asking about interpreting their soil P test for rice soils. I have recommended using the Olsen-P test (or a…
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Hedgerows in Rice Update

February 26th, 2025
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest, Taiyu Guan, Luis A Espino, Sarah E Light, Consuelo B Baez Vega
Incorporating hedgerows in rice could provide growers with an alternative method for managing field margins without relying on pesticide applications to control the pests along the edges of rice fields.
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Propanil Stewardship Meeting - Save the Date!

February 10th, 2025
By Taiyu Guan
** Agenda will be shared shortly** Date: March 17th; Location: 69 W Kentucky Ave, Woodland, CA 95695 - Yolo County Farm Bureau Date: March 18th; Location: Evangelical Church, 5219 Church St.
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