…the company introduced Carbon ATK, an autonomous tractor kit that can convert existing tractors into self-driving units. Unlike other autonomous systems that shut down when encountering unexpected obstacles, Carbon’s system…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…food humans consume. Worker bees live about 30 to 40 days, while queens can live several years. During bloom, bees work quickly and methodically, foraging from the closest flowers and…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…transportation networks in early America. River systems were the highways of their time, enabling efficient movement of goods to distant markets. Selling Surplus Downriver Missouri farmers regularly shipped their agricultural…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…fertility decisions. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, walked through how he evaluates soil samples in permanent cropping systems. Rogers said the first number he…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…ecosystems go hand in hand. Quality soil, clean water, and strong pasture management are not optional — they are essential to producing high-quality milk and beef. “You can’t have good…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…Idaho potato, a name now synonymous with American potato production. This contribution had a lasting impact on food production, helping shape one of the country’s most important staple crops and…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
…method for delivering macronutrients such as nitrogen and potassium through irrigation systems. It allows growers to make smaller, more frequent applications that align with crop demand curves. However, foliar applications…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
Mark Oppold with An American Agriculture History Minute highlights a surprising and influential chapter in U.S. agricultural and marketing history—one that connects food production, consumer tastes, and one of the…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…rational solution, one that secures the border, removes criminals, and provides legal work status for long-time laborers who support the food system. He said working families, especially in the Central…
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
…availability without overapplying fertilizer. These targeted adjustments support healthier trees, better nutrient balance, and more consistent performance across permanent cropping systems. For more information on micronutrient management strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…to modernize how walnuts are perceived. Long seen primarily as a baking ingredient, walnuts are being repositioned as a produce item and everyday food, supported by decades of health research….
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…Reducing California farmland, he argues, does not eliminate food demand. It exports production to countries with fewer environmental protections, worsening global outcomes while weakening U.S. food security. Why These Stories…
Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Permanent Crops
…Using these products can improve return on investment while supporting regulatory and environmental goals. Liquid fertilizers offer added flexibility for nitrogen management. They can be easily metered through fertigation systems,…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…almonds, and walnuts are among the most nutrient-dense foods California produces, giving them leverage in global markets. While tariffs often dominate headlines, Kreps argued that when consumers worldwide want high-quality,…