…across multiple Northern California counties, covering vast agricultural and forested regions. Johansson notes that while rural lawmakers represent enormous geographic areas, more than 30 Assembly members come from Los Angeles…
Using Bt Products During Bloom to Manage Caterpillar Pests
…early planning is key. Starting the season with Bt products helps manage resistance, protect beneficials, and maintain clean crops as the season progresses. For more information, visit Valent.com/DiPel or Valent.com/XenTari….
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…takeaways for growers is to stay committed to a balanced nutrition program—even after frost events, poor pollination, or disappointing crop set. “When spring rolls around and you set your crop,…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…and why timing is everything during this narrow three- to four-week window. Papagni opened the show reflecting on recent rainstorms and the importance of moisture heading into peak bloom. While…
Building a Smarter Crop Nutrition Budget for Next Season
…is key. A thoughtful, data-driven approach to budgeting helps ensure every fertilizer dollar contributes directly to yield and long-term orchard health. For more information on crop nutrition planning, visit AgroLiquid.com….
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…and base saturation ratios—and understanding the limitations of permanent crop systems—growers can build more balanced soils and more efficient fertility programs. For more information on soil management strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
Using Tissue and Soil Data to Build Next Season’s Fertility Plan
…Manager for AgroLiquid, encouraged growers to take a long-term view by compiling and analyzing multiple years of soil and tissue test results. “Compile as much data as you can. It’s…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
As California growers prepare for bloom, timing and crop management decisions are coming into sharp focus. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto, Valent BioSciences Global Technical Development Manager for…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…through the lens of common-sense reform. Ring tackled a growing concern in California: refinery closures and the long-term outlook for in-state oil production. As refineries begin shutting down or repurposing…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: California tree crop growers have multiple tools available when it comes to delivering nutrients, but knowing when to rely on fertigation versus foliar sprays can improve…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…bringing experts like Ring onto the program reflects the show’s commitment to practical solutions. With new storms forecast and allocations still uncertain, the conversation served as a reminder that California…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…of managing alternate bearing, especially as newer varieties like Lost Hills and Golden Hills come online. He encouraged growers to rethink fertility programs, focusing on balanced nutrition across 15+ nutrients,…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
…By understanding how sodium competes with potassium, growers can make better-informed decisions that support stronger uptake and improved crop outcomes. For more information on soil and fertility strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
Fungicide resistance is becoming an increasingly important concern for California almond growers as key diseases show reduced sensitivity to commonly used chemistries. In a recent interview, Kendall Johnson, Technical Services…