…Turning Point in American Agricultural History The contrast between 1850 and 1890 illustrates a pivotal era in farming history. While land use for corn production remained stable, labor efficiency improved…
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
…be deficient even when soil test levels look adequate. Those nutrient relationships are especially important when it comes to micronutrients. In permanent crops, zinc is often top of mind. Rogers…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…one of the most influential voices in California permanent crops. Duarte discussed groundbreaking almond varieties developed through decades of USDA research, including Yorizane and Par-Perel, which are showing unprecedented yields…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…even after repeated livestock losses. Aiello emphasizes that this is not an anti-wolf argument. Wolves are apex predators—intelligent, social, and highly effective hunters. The problem, he explains, is management. Other…
Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Permanent Crops
…to weather or crop conditions. By combining smaller, well-timed applications with protected nitrogen sources, growers can maximize efficiency and support consistent performance across permanent crops. For more information visit Agroliquid.com….
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…final numbers came in just over 1.5 billion pounds, still the largest harvest in industry history. Strong international marketing efforts in regions like India, Brazil, South Korea, and Europe helped…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…in years. India currently imposes a 100 percent tariff on walnuts, severely limiting market access. Verloop said a newly finalized agreement between the U.S. and India could dramatically lower that…
Matching Nutrient Demand Curves Improves Efficiency and Nut Quality
Matching Nutrient Demand Curves: Proper timing is one of the most important factors in building an efficient and effective fertility program for California tree crops. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…respond to active wolf depredation events. “It was chaos,” Aiello said. “And it was completely unsustainable.” What stood out most to him was how predictable the crisis had been. Wolves,…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…evenly and efficiently than hand sowing. This innovation improved crop yields and reduced wasted seed. Just one year later, in 1842, the first grain elevator was put into use in…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…a core mission of the International Agri-Center, and the show reflects that commitment. The AgVentures Learning Center, located in the Heritage Complex, offers interactive learning experiences for children, helping them…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
As California growers look for ways to improve efficiency and manage input costs, zone-based nutrition is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in permanent crops. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers,…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…come prepared — with comfortable shoes, curiosity, and a full appetite. As Papagni put it, “If you want to see where agriculture is headed next, World Ag Expo is where…
Making Smart Fertility Adjustments Without Losing Sight of the Long Term
…of simply adding more fertilizer. In some cases, nutrient uptake issues may be caused by underlying soil conditions like high sodium or excess salts that interfere with availability. Identifying and…