…name in agriculture, Shebelut was a star at Fresno State Bulldogs. “The best experience of my life was growing up at Tenaya Park,” he recalled, surrounded by local athletes who…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…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
…expense. Staying the course—even in difficult years—helps protect next season’s yield potential and supports consistent orchard productivity over time. For more information on building a resilient nutrition program, visit AgroLiquid.com….
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 for steady, season-long nutrition and supplementing with foliar applications when needed, growers can build a flexible and cost-efficient fertility program. For more information on nutrient delivery strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
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…
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…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…reduce flood risk while allowing reservoirs to retain more water upstream. He pointed to recent flooding threats in communities like Corcoran as proof that current infrastructure is inadequate and outdated….