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Save labor: Fertilizer and Irrigation Automation
Vinduino 5th generation wireless irrigation systems support automated fertilizer injection and pump control. With the eVineyard and eOrchard software you can automatically optimize variable rate irrigation to improve crop results and save resources & labor. While automatically adjusting to evapotranspiration on a day-by-day basis, irrigation and fertilizer timing is controlled with ...
By Vinduino LLC
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Irrigate for Profit
Smart irrigation, synchronized fertilizer control, flow rate monitoring At Vinduino, every day is smart irrigation day. We help farmers irrigate for profit: improve crop results and water efficiency, while saving labor. The Vinduino wireless irrigation controller can uniquely operate a fertilizer pump, multiple irrigation valves, and track flow rate per irrigation block. The system works with ...
By Vinduino LLC
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J. R. Simplot Company increases production of controlled release fertilizer coating
The J. R. Simplot Company has increased the availability of its controlled release fertilizer coating GAL-XEONE™ in conjunction with newly expanded operations in Florida. All polymer coated products contained within the BEST and APEX product lines will be converted to GAL-XEONE coating in the next several months. Simplot first introduced GAL-XEONE polymer coating capabilities in 2013, and ...
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Fertilizer placement affects nutrient leaching patterns
Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) are a widely used method of delivering nutrients to nursery container crops. The fertilizers contain encapsulated solid mineral nutrients that dissolve slowly in water, and are then released into substrates over an extended period of time. Although the use of CRFs is an accepted practice, growers and researchers are always looking for ways to decrease ...
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Fertilization regimen reduces environmental impact of landscape palms
Palms are an important part of the environment in subtropical and warm temperate climates. Palms' aesthetics and small "footprints" make them desirable in a variety of landscapes throughout the southeastern United States. Unfortunately, palms also have some of the highest nutrient requirements of any plants. Timothy Broschat, a scientist from the University of Florida's Fort Lauderdale Research ...
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Second Sino - EU Potato workshop planned for 2016
From 22 - 24 July, 2015, a first workshop on sustainable potato production and processing in China was held. The workshop was organized by Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Science (HAAS), Strategic Alliance for Industrial Technology Innovation of Potato (SAITIP) and Wageningen UR, with support from various parties. It was decided that a second workshop will be held during 2016 in Zhangjiakou ...
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American society of Agronomy announces award recipients
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) will recognize the following individuals at the 2010 Awards Ceremony on Nov. 2 during the scientific society’s Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA, www.acsmeetings.org. The annual awards are presented for outstanding contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service, and research. Alan Blaylock, Agrium Advanced ...
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Improving livelihoods for poorer forest dwellers in Nepal
Community forestry in Nepal claims to be a successful model of participatory, community-based forest management, and there is considerable evidence that it is improving forest protection and regeneration. However, community forestry makes only a limited contribution to improving rural livelihoods. New research suggests that social factors may be limiting the access of poorer households to ...
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Mysteries of soil and nitrogen to be probed at Jamestown
Making better use of soil moisture and nitrogen will be a major focus of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Update at Jamestown on August 19. GRDC Southern Regional Panel chair David Shannon said improving efficiencies in the use of moisture and nutrients was an important investment for the GRDC and keenly sought by growers in South Australia’s Mid North. “While the ...
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Macrotek Featured in World Fertilizer Magazine
World Fertilizer Magazine, an international B2B journal for the fertilizer industry, approached Macrotek Inc., global air pollution control provider, to highlight its expertise in pollution control for the fertilizer industry. Macrotek has significant experience with these applications, completing large projects in the Carribbean, North America, and other destinations worldwide. The magazine ...
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Select groundcover management systems found viable for organically managed apple orchard
Determining and implementing orchard management practices that can improve soil organic matter is one of the primary goals of the USDA's National Organic Program. For producers in the southeastern United States, where interest in small-scale and organically managed orchards is growing, the challenge can be finding combinations of groundcover management systems and organic nutrient sources that ...
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What are the advantages of using an organic fertilizer granulator?
The granular organic fertilizer produced by the organic fertilizer granulator machine, the fertilizer with low water solubility is ground into small particles to ensure that it can be effectively and quickly dissolved in the soil and absorbed by plants. The control of organic fertilizer particle size is very important for the storage and transportation of fertilizers. Good granulation can make ...
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Organic Fertilizer Production Line Configuration
The organic fertilizer production line can configure according to your actual needs and operating funds. Generally, when purchasing organic fertilizer production line equipment, our sales designer will give you a reasonable production line plan according to your own situation. For many entrepreneurs who start producing bio-fertilizers, it is difficult to fully understand the process and find the ...
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Do You Know The Organic Fertilizer Production Plant Equipment Configuration
The organic fertilizer production line can configure according to your actual needs and operating funds. Generally, when purchasing organic fertilizer production line equipment, our sales designer will give you a reasonable production line plan according to your own situation. For many entrepreneurs who start producing bio-fertilizers, it is difficult to fully understand the process and find the ...
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SESVanderHave and Arcadia Biosciences Achieve Field Performance Milestone for Nitrogen Use Efficient Sugar Beets
Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on developing technologies and products that benefit the environment and human health, and SESVanderHave, a leading sugar beet breeding and marketing company, today announced the achievement of key field performance milestones for Nitrogen Use Efficient (NUE) sugar beets. The companies conducted ...
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Walki develops new biodegradable mulching paper
Walki has developed a new fibre-based soil mulching solution that is completely biodegradable. This organic mulch type, which is used for weed control and to optimise soil conditions and crop yield, is the first of its kind on the market. Walki, a leading global producer of technical laminates and protective packaging materials, has developed the first-ever organic mulching solution that is ...
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Fertilizers help toxic algae thrive in warming world
Blue-green algae blooms that can turn toxic in freshwater lakes and can kill bathers, farm animals and domestic pets that drink the water are becoming more widespread across the world, according to new research. A combination of excess use of fertilizers containing phosphorus and nitrogen, untreated sewage releases, and warmer water caused by climate change is leading to an increasing threat of ...
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Hops Conference to Feature New Harvester, Prototype Trellis System
The hops industry is booming in Ohio, and organizers of The Ohio State University Hops Conference and Trade Show on Feb. 24-25 have brewed up a program that will keep the learning flowing for beginner and advanced growers alike. “There was an estimated 200 acres of hops planted in Ohio on 80 farms in 2016, up from 10 acres on four farms in 2014,” said Brad Bergefurd, horticulture ...
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Why You Should Consider Cover Crops for Your Farm
The state of soybean planting around the country right now ranges from “finished” to “about to start,” depending on geography and weather. But even if you’re still focused on getting your first soybean seed in the ground, it’s not a bad idea to start thinking about what you’ll plant after harvest. If those plans include cover crops, you might start seeing ...
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Rice Farmers in China use Less Fertilizer, Increase Yield
“Rice farmers can decrease their nitrogen fertilizer and pesticide use by around 20%, and increase their yield by 10% by using the ‘three controls technology’ (3CT),” says Dr. Xuhua Zhong, crop physiologist at the Rice Research Institute of the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GDRRI). The meaning of “three controls” is controlling the amount of ...
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