On-farm nitrogen tests improve fertilizer efficiency, protect groundwater
Authors
Michelle LeStrangeTimothy K. Hartz
Richard F. Smith
Kurt F. Schulbach
Authors Affiliations
Michelle LeStrange is Cooperative Extension Fam Advisors in San Benito, Monterey and Tulare Counties, respectively; Timothy K. Hartz is Extension Specialist, Vegetable Crops Department, UC Davis; Richard F. Smith, is Cooperative Extension Fam Advisors in San Benito, Monterey and Tulare Counties, respectively; Kurt F. Schulbach is Cooperative Extension Fam Advisors in San Benito, Monterey and Tulare Counties, respectively.Publication Information
Hilgardia 48(4):29-32. DOI:10.3733/ca.v048n04p29. July 1994.
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Abstract
Nitrogen fertility of high-value vegetable crops must be carefuiiy managed to prevent contamination of groundwater while meeting agronomic goals. New on-farm techniques of monitoring nitrogen are simple, quick and fairiy reiiable. Routine field monitoring in conjunction with periodic testing by conventional laboratory anaiysis can save time and money.
LeStrange M, Hartz T, Smith R, Schulbach K. 1994. On-farm nitrogen tests improve fertilizer efficiency, protect groundwater. Hilgardia 48(4):29-32. DOI:10.3733/ca.v048n04p29
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