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Nitrates and Water in California

August 2012
 
by Cliff Ohmart
 
A report released in March about nitrate contamination of groundwater has triggered a process by California’s regional water quality control boards that will potentially affect farmers across the state. Although winegrape growers apply less nitrogen than farmers of other crops, it appears they will not escape scrutiny.
 

 
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