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| | Aug 17, 2010 | | Citrus Sampling | We are about to enter the season for Citrus leaf tissue sampling. This year's unusually cold summer may extend the sampling window through November. Nonetheless, leaf tissue sampling is more important than ever in our decision making process, as we come out of a somewhat wet winter. Outlined here are some guidelines regarding sampling protocols and the practical use of laboratory analysis data.
When taking tissue samples, the trees should be selected to minimize soil and tree type variability. The quality of the data generated from a sample is based on the correctness of the sampling procedures. Consequently, the sampler needs to ensure that leaf samples are representative of a particular area. A sampling area should be approximately 20 acres but may be larger or smaller depending on 1. soil types, 2. uniformity, 3. tree health 4. elevation etc. Taking the correct amount and type of leaves is equally as important. Ideally 40-60 leaves from each area will be sufficient. The leaves should be the youngest, most mature leaves from non-fruiting, non-flushing terminal shoots.
Leaf tissue analysis data applies to both short and long term nutrient management strategies. The short term application of tissue analysis data is mainly for troubleshooting purposes. This is also where you can view this year's tissue analysis data as the report card for your fertilization management. The long term application of tissue analysis data is critical because over the years of data, trends become clearer in your fertilization programs. Just as in statistics, a larger sample size (more samples over time) will better support the changes that need to be implemented in your management programs. Fruit Growers Laboratory can help you interpret these trends with our historical data charts. These charts, containing up to five years of data, paint a vivid picture of the successes and imperfections in your fertilization programs. They also will assist in making make the decisions for adjustments in future practices.
Chad Lessard
Director of Agricultural Services / CCA
Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc.
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| | Jun 10, 2010 | | Rice Season | Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. is now offering 3-4 day turn around time for total nitrogen on rice tissue samples. Cost per sample $15.00 We will continue to offer regular services & data reporting options: | 1. | To help you in the field, we will enter the ID's of the blocks/properties, that you intend to sample, into our computer system | | 2. | We will print labels for your tissue sample bags | | 3. | All analysis data is archived under regions, individual properties or separate accounts, which ever you prefer | | 4. | Your analysis results can be accessed 24/7 directly from our secure web site | | 5. | FGL can report analysis results in SureHarvest, Ag Code or TNS data formats | | 6. | Alternatively, we can mail or fax you a hard copy of your test results |
If you require further information, please call me at (805) 392-2077 or e-mail me at jessicaf@fglinc.com.
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| | Mar 26, 2010 | | Preparation for the 2010 Grape Growing Season |
In preparation for the 2010 grape
growing season
Here's what Fruit Growers Laboratory (FGL) can offer Grower and Grower Advisor clients to help with yield, quality and field efficiency:
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Precise and accurate analysis data supported by our stringent quality assurance program |
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We will enter the ID's of the vineyard blocks (that you intend to sample) into our computer system |
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We will print labels for the petiole/leaf blade sample bags |
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All analysis results are archived under regions, individual properties or separate accounts, whichever you prefer |
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Results can be accessed 24/7 directly from our secure web site |
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We can generate a 5 year bar chart for each block that will indicate the success or progress of your fertilization programs (these are particularly helpful to demonstrate the health of each vineyard to the grower/owner) |
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Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. can report analysis results in SureHarvest, AgCode and TNS (Wilbur Ellis) formats |
Getting started with Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc.
We will need some minutes of your time:
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We will discuss with you how you want your account/s set up (reporting and billing), by individual property, owner, variety, region, etc. |
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You will need to e-mail (or mail) us the list of blocks that you normally sample for the different properties
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What we do is as follows:
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Nominate one person at the laboratory to take care of your account |
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Sampling bag labels and paperwork for the bloom sampling event (2 for each sample bag, total N on the blade and all other micro nutrients on the petiole) will be forwarded to you |
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Set you up as a web client to give you (and anybody you designate) access to your analysis data 24/7 |
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An e-mail will be forwarded to alert the appropriate individual at your office when new data is available |
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If you do not wish to be a web client we will mail, e-mail or fax your results |
Additional Services
At your request, a FGL associate will come to your office and make a short (30 minute) PowerPoint presentation to your staff on the services we provide. We will cover all the above items and answer any questions you might have.
Contact us
For further information or to arrange for a presentation, call Denis Barry, (805) 392 2032 or e-mail mailto:denisb@fglinc.com.
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| | Mar 18, 2010 | | Grower and Grower Advisor Seminar - Tulare Powerpoint Presentations | Powerpoint Presentations from the March 16th, 2010 Grower and Grower Advisor Seminar in Tulare.
Chad Lessard - Powerpoint Presentation
Darrell Nelson - Powerpoint Presentation
Jim Qualls - Powerpoint Presentation
Mark Larsen - Powerpoint Presentation
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| | Mar 1, 2010 | | Grower and Grower Advisor Seminar - Tulare | Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. is hosting a seminar at the International Agri-Center, 4500 South Laspina Street, Tulare, CA 93274-9539 on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Continental breakfast will be provided at 7:30 a.m. and lunch will be served following the seminar at 12:00 noon.
We plan to have six speakers addressing the following topics:
1) Spray drift
2) Irrigated lands & watershed program
3) Interpretation of soil & leaf tissue analysis
4) Interpretation of irrigation water analysis reports
5) Foliar nutrition of nut crops
The meeting has been approved for 3.0 CCA Continuing Education Credits:
Nutrient Management: 1.0
Soil/Water Management: 1.5
Integrated Pest Management: 0.5
The meeting has been been approved for 2.0 PCA Continuing Education Credits:
Laws & Regulations: 1.5
Other: 0.5
Please RSVP by March 12, 2010 to Jessica Fullerton at (805) 392-2077 or by email jessicaf@fglinc.com
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| | Dec 7, 2009 | | Grower and Grower Advisor Workshop - Modesto | Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. is hosting a seminar at the Doubletree Hotel in Modesto on January 13, 2010 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Lunch will be served thereafter.
We plan to have four speakers addressing the following topics:
1) Total Plant Nutrition
2) Irrigation Water Management
3) Laboratory Report Interpretation
4) 2010 Fertilizer Regulatory Update
Approval for PCA and CCA Continuing Education Credits is currently in process. For more information, please contact Jessica Fullerton at (209) 942-0181 ext 2077 or by email jessicaf@fglinc.com
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| | Aug 24, 2009 | | Grower and Grower Adviser Workshop | Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. is hosting a seminar at the Holiday Inn in Chico on September 23rd from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Lunch will be served thereafter.
We plan to have four speakers addressing the following topics:
1) Plant Nutrition
2) Irrigation Water Management
3) Laboratory Report Interpretation
4) Plant Growth Regulators
Approval for PCA and CCA Continuing Education Credits is currently in process. For more information, please contact Jessica Fullerton at (530) 343-5818 or by email jessicaf@fglinc.com
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| | Jun 24, 2009 | | New Professional Alliance between FGL & Culligan | Culligan Water (Chico) and FGL Environmental (Chico) are pleased to announce that they have agreed on a Professional Alliance to provide full turnkey services to water systems in Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Yuba and Sutter Counties.
Culligan Water, Chico was established in the 1960's. The current owner purchased the business in 1983 and has since successfully managed and expanded the business into five counties in the northern California region. Culligan Water, Chico provides water solutions to residents, in addition to offering Distribution and Treatment operator services to water companies.
The combined resources of both our companies will assist water purveyors in providing a "One Stop" source to maintain compliance with county regulators. The Alliance will offer the following services:
- Sampling services
- Monthly well operator service
- Quality laboratory analysis
- 5 business day analysis Bacteriological and Nitrate reporting
To celebrate this new Alliance, both Culligan Water and FGL Environmental are offering a special promotion to water companies that sign up for our combined services. This offer will include FREE... all of the above services for three (3) months beginning in August 2009.
Any questions relating to the Alliance, to the services offered or to the special launch promotion should be directed to Sarah Mello, Chico Laboratory Manager,(530)343-5818. e-mail sarahm@fglinc.com.
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| | Nov 18, 2008 | | New Service - Paperless Reporting | FGL customers can now participate in our paperless reporting program. This is becoming increasingly popular, it saves paper and consequently helps the environment. It is also a free service and set up is very simple. Please contact any customer service representative at (800) 440 7821, if you wish to participate. Stockton laboratory customers should contact Stephanie Hernandez at (209) 942 0181, ext 2021.
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| | Jul 1, 2008 | | FGL Acquires Small Business Status | | FGL has acquired its Small Business status with the State of California. Our certification number is 0004690. |
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| | Dec 10, 2007 | | FGL selected by Western United Dairymen as a Preferred Provider laboratory | Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc./ FGL Environmental will support dairy operators and their advisors with compliance with the Water Boards' new discharge requirements
This very experienced team will provide a "total package" program to dairies operators and their advisors to assist with compliance with the Regional Board's Order No. R5-2007-0035 for Dairy Operations.
Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc./ FGL Environmental (FGL) is a State certified (ELAP) and agricultural laboratory. FGL provides sampling and analysis services for drinking water, wastewater, groundwater and run off water compliance monitoring. FGL also provides analysis of agricultural soils, manures, tissue and irrigation waters. The company maintains three (3) laboratories in California, Santa Paula (Ventura County), Stockton and Chico and a field office in Visalia. FGL was founded in 1925. Our professional staff will work diligently with our dairy clients and their advisors to ensure compliance with the mandated time lines outlined in the newly emplaced regulations. The adoption of Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR) General Order will impose significant regulations upon California dairy operations. Cost effective technical project management and efficient completion of RWQCB mandated sampling and reporting requirements will reduce the financial impact to individual dairy owners.
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| | Jan 3, 2007 | | FGL Acquires Monarch Laboratory, Inc. | FGL Environmental is pleased to announce that it has acquired Monarch Laboratory, Inc. of Chico, California. This additional facility will allow FGL to expand its operations further into Northern California. FGL's goal is to provide the highest quality analysis and service to the Environmental and Agricultural industries in all the areas it services. Jason Botwright is the new laboratory manager and former owner. Ronald Barnes will remain on in a consultancy role to help with the transition from Monarch to FGL Environmental/ Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. Most of Monarch's staff will be maintained and trained in FGL's systems which are currently being installed into the Chico operations.
Our current analytical network now includes three (3) laboratory facilities and one field office in California:
* Santa Paula, in Ventura County
* Stockton
* Chico
* Visalia field office
We offer full service capabilities providing reliable analysis of drinking water, wastewater, ground water, soils, hazardous waste, agricultural soils and plant tissue. With a staff, part-time and full-time, of almost 80 chemists, technicians and support personnel, FGL can offer our clients high quality data, comprehensive capabilities and data deliverables, and numerous value-added services.
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