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Hazelnut Grower All in on Cover Crops
Hazelnut grower Greg Satrum once thought of bare orchards as being well maintained.
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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 amount of nitrogen I always have and seems to work just fine most…
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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 have grown as expected. From stunted growth, late…
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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 to their farms’ unique conditions.
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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 both.”
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Research Uncovering Big Benefits with Cover Crops in Hazelnuts
Oregon State University researchers are finding that cover crops offer significant benefits to hazelnut operations.
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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.
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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 amount of water…
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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 for its…
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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 of biologicals. Biologicals, derived…