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Paicines Ranch, located south of Hollister, has been operated since the mid-19th century and was purchased by Sallie Calhoun and Matt Christiano in 2001. It consists of 7,600 acres in total, which is divided between 570 acres of farmland and the rest grazing land.

Frequently Asked Questions Management Practices that influence N2O emissions Fertilizer Rates Fertilizer Placement Fertilizer Type Fertilizer Timing Irrigation Systems Nitrification and Urease Inhibitors Cover Crops Sources Videos Helpful Links Nitrous Oxide Database Entries N2O emissions by crop in...

John Teixeira farms 90 acres of land bordering the San Joaquin River in Firebaugh, California. The land has been certified organic since 1991. One field also carries biodynamic certification, which will soon extend to the entire farm.

Nutrient management is critical in increasing or maintaining crop yields on a single parcel of agricultural land. To meet crop needs throughout a growing season soil fertility must be consistently high, which can be attributed to the presence and availability of nutrients.

A collection of external online resources on: general management testing nutrient budgeting irrigation management fertilizer mangement cover crops soil organic matter agriculture, nutrient management and climate change View our videos from the 2015 Russell Ranch Field Day: Nitrogen through soil, spa...

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas hundreds of times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Agricultural operations account for 60% of N2O emissions in California. For more in-depth coverage about N2O emissions, check out our N2O emissions focus topic page.

What is Compost? What are the Benefits of Compost in Agriculture? Environmental Concerns of Compost Application References Compost is defined as the product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic material1.

The 4Rs of nutrient management. From NutrientStewardship.com. When considering nitrogen fertilizer applications, it is important to consider the Four Rs of Nutrient Management: Right product/source, Right rate, Right time, Right place.

The terrestrial nitrogen cycle. Courtesy of Southwest Hydrology. The nitrogen cycle is a complex web of natural and industrial processes that converts nitrogen into many different chemical forms. Understanding the nitrogen cycle is important when considering how to create a nitrogen budget.

Nitrogen can carryover from one growing season to the next, providing a vital resource for your next crop. This nitrogen can come from the mineralization of soil organic matter or fertilizer, usually in the form of nitrate, that has not been leached below the root zone.