…corn, requiring 2½ to 3 acres of land. Most of this work depended on hand tools and basic animal assistance, making farming both time-consuming and physically demanding. A Transformational Era:…
Making Smart Fertility Adjustments Without Losing Sight of the Long Term
…In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, shared his perspective on how growers can use data to fine-tune programs without overreacting. Rogers emphasized that fertility programs…
Post-Bloom Nutrition: Setting Today’s Crop and Preparing for Next Year
Post-Bloom Nutrition: As California tree crops move out of bloom and into early fruit development, nutrition strategies shift toward supporting crop set, nut fill, and long-term orchard health. In a…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…remains central to Ghirardelli’s mission. Programs like Ag Days, which host thousands of students, parents, and teachers, provide hands-on learning about farming and ranching. During Measure J, the Farm Bureau…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…so well, how bare trees enable superior coverage, and which application conditions can make the biggest difference in performance. You’ll hear guidance on building an effective dormant insecticide program, including…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…showcase the latest products, services, and technologies — from crop protection and nutrition to equipment, automation, and data-driven farm management tools. For California-based agribusinesses, the Expo offers a chance to…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
…that process, staying on top of fertility after harvest is essential. Rogers emphasized that a consistent nutrition program helps influence yield potential for the next season. If key applications were…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…American agriculture diversified, it also intensified. The use of commercial fertilizer rose steadily during the early 1900s, reflecting a growing understanding of soil nutrition and yield management. During the first…
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
…a few nutrients that are widely considered industry staples. “Industry standard bloom spray nutrition is always boron and zinc,” he said, adding that most bloom programs include at least those…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…how growers can build an effective program before infections become established. Whether you are focused on citrus or almonds, this episode highlights why early action, prevention, and awareness are key…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
…trees “start waking up,” it’s important to remember they’re running on stored nutrition carried over from last season. “The trees are working off stored nutrition solely from last year,” he…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…support. Barserian said USDA has already committed to purchasing $20 million worth of raisins, and the industry is pushing for another $70 million to support school lunch and food assistance…
Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…looking to Washington for relief. A delegation of cooperative leaders and major packers recently met with the USDA, seeking expanded purchases for school lunch and food assistance programs. Barsarian believes…
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
…modern spray program. Kendall explains how this novel Group 52 mode of action, low use rate, and lack of cross-resistance can help reduce reliance on commonly used FRAC 3, 7,…