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Can we use soil health indicators to predict specific soil fertility outcomes?

“Soil health”, as both a term and a concept, has been gaining traction in the last few years. The National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has defined soil health as “the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital...

Nitrous oxide and cover crops in California vineyards

Cover crops have become a popular tool in vineyard floor management, and winegrowers utilize cover crops for a variety of reasons. Maintaining plant coverage of soil for as much of the season as possible helps limit soil erosion. Competition between...

Successful Growers Workshop in San Benito County

A growers' workshop on nutrient and irrigation management featured the Solution Center for Nutrient Management last week in San Benito County. The workshop was funded by the San Benito County Water District and brought together a wide variety of...

Growers and researchers come together for workshop on tomato nitrogen management

The Solution Center for Nutrient Management brought together growers, advisors and university researchers for a breakfast meeting to discuss nitrogen management in processing tomatoes. A number of growers attended to share their experiences and...

The Solution Center for Nutrient Management database is live and growing fast!

One of the most useful features of The Solution Center for Nutrient Management  is the Nutrient Management Research Database, which holds concise summaries of California specific agricultural nutrient management research.  The entries...

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