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A management goal is the best economically achievable technology or process for limiting the movement of nutrients. Fact sheet 3.4 in the Farm Water Quality Planning series.

Fertilizer use is an integral part of conventional vegetable production, but it has become a serious environmental issue. An overview of the use and effects of applying nutrients. Reference sheet 9.9 in the Farm Water Quality Planning Series

This website was created to increase access to California agricultural nutrient management resources and serve as a platform for conversations on important nutrient management issues.

This handbook has been developed to bridge the gap between the advanced salinity literature and practical information on salinity intended for lay audiences. A user-friendly resource for agricultural consultants and advisors, as well as for local, state and federal agricultural and water agency management staff. Includes thirty-eight chapters covering a broad spectrum of salinity and drainiage topics, written so as to be easily understood by anyone with a general agricultural background.

Paul Vossen

Monitoring soil moisture is an alternate method to water-based balance methods of managing irrigation water. Using this method you can “see” what is going on in the soil and determine answers to some key irrigation management questions:
•Did enough water infiltrate the soil?
•Is too much water being applied?
•What is the water uptake pattern of the roots?
•When should irrigation take place?
•What was the depth reached by the irrigation?

Addresses the benefits and value of organic matter, and describes several common organic materials. Includes a glossary of important technical and legal terms and concepts.

Classic publication on soil solarization with 10 black-and-white and 7 color illustrations.

T.K. Hartz

Urban soils often have been contaminated by past uses. Learn strategies for urban soil contamination assessment, testing, and remediation; and considerations for municipal policy concerning safe soils for urban agriculture.