Agricultural, Foliar Nutrients, Harvest, Iron
This spring, growers in Northern California are dealing with soggy soils that are cooler than normal, and they are starting to see some nutrient imbalances in their fields. Soil pH, soil temperatures, growth stage, and soil and tissue samples help growers determine...
Agricultural, Benefits of Zinc, Bloom, Boron, Citrus, Fertilizers, Foliar Nutrients, Harvest, Iron, Zinc
Recently, we have talked with citrus growers about how to refine their nutrient programs to improve yield and quality. No matter the variety of citrus grown, high quality fruit that meets consumer’s expectations is vital to the economic viability of citrus growers in...
Agricultural, Fertilizers, Foliar Nutrients, Harvest
Forget what you know about soil science. Foliar feeding is a wholly different way of getting plants the nutrients they need to thrive. In the 1950’s Tukey and Wittwer used radioisotopes to confirm that nutrients applied to the foliage are absorbed and transported to...
Agricultural, Fertilizers, Foliar Nutrients, Harvest, Wine Grapes
Farmers have a lot of pride. Pride in their work, pride in the quality of the crops they produce, and pride in their relationships, both with the land and with people. Their straight forward nature tends to weed out relationships that are one-sided or with pushy...
Agricultural, Benefits of Zinc, Fertilizers, Foliar Nutrients, Harvest, Wetting Agents, Zinc
Zinc is an essential plant nutrient, and tree fruit growers need to understand the importance of preventing a Zinc deficiency. Below you will find important information about visual Zinc deficiency symptoms, spray recommendations, and spray timing. Low levels of zinc...
