Dec 30, 2019
Before we identified copper as an essential nutrient, we were using it as a natural fungicide. Copper is essential in reproductive systems in the plant. Copper deficiencies are not wide spread, but where there is a deficiency, it is hard to visually identify. Copper effects the reproductive growth but not vegetative...
Dec 23, 2019
Our next micronutrient in the series is Iron (Fe). Sometimes agronomy is more art than science. Fe diagnosis and application is one nutrient where this is the case. Fe is key in the production of chlorophyll that helps our plants grow healthy and strong. Dr. Steve Petrie discusses how we can understand plant...
Dec 17, 2019
Boron (B) is the first micronutrient that we will be discussing over the next weeks. It is critical to the growth and health of crops. It can be considered a "sister" nutrient to Ca because it is a component of plant cell walls and membranes. Dr. Steve explains that recent research has shown that B aids in Ca uptake...
Dec 10, 2019
On our third and final ATW on calcium, we talk about physiological disorders that are common in plants and how calcium aids in reducing or eliminating these common problems. We also discuss how adequate levels of calcium may help plants fair better when the environment and weather are trying to stress them out.
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Dec 5, 2019
Orchards can be an expensive investment. This podcast discusses tips and practices to increase your success and long-term profitability.
Our guests Tim Roos, Roos Tree Nursery, Tom Devol, Almond Board of California, and Yara's Peter DeBoer and Devin Clarke talk about the many variables and solutions that will help you...