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It’s Not Just Why, It’s How in Crop Nutrition
As farmers, we love to talk about the “why” we do things. “Why, I put out the same…
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Cover Crop
Agronomy: Common Causes of Cover Crop Failure
As the winter season slows to an end and spring comes into full swing, cover crops might not…
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New Tool Helps Growers Choose the Right Cover Crops for Western Conditions
A new online tool is giving growers across the West a practical way to select cover crops suited…
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Building a City in the Soil; An Underground Metropolis with Clayton Handy
“There were two things my dad complained about growing up, farmers and Californians,” Clayton said. “And I became…
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Research Uncovering Big Benefits with Cover Crops in Hazelnuts
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary Oregon State University researchers are finding that cover crops offer significant…
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A Deeper Look at the Biology and Economics of Cover Cropping
In 2013, neophyte almond grower Andrew Carroll had a lot of questions about crop production. “That’s how we…
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Breaking Soil Compaction One Root at a Time
Soil compaction has been a near-constant issue for growers throughout human history. Compaction reduces crop yields, decreases the…
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Under the Soil Surface: Cover Crops, Microbes, and Soil Health
Agricultural practices that enhance and protect soil health have gained considerable attention. Among these, cover cropping stands out…
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Demystifying Biologicals: A Short Guide to Selection and Evaluation
The increasing demand for alternatives to synthetic and traditional chemistries has led to a surge in the use…
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Nitrogen Fixation and Free Cover Crop Seed
Finding a balance between fertilizer costs and achieving economically acceptable yields is a grower’s yearly endeavor. Orchards require…
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