…follow a familiar pattern across many permanent crops. Early in the season, calcium and nitrogen products are typically the first nutrients introduced through the irrigation system, followed by UN32-type products….
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
…once photosynthesis ramps up after leaf-out, soil and tissue sampling become even more important. Monitoring those samples throughout the season allows growers to track trends and adjust fertility programs as…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…set the tone for the entire season. In this episode of The Growing Edge, we sit down with Todd Burkdoll, field market development specialist at Valent USA, to discuss what…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…will take place August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida. Attendee registration opens early spring. Agricultural companies interested in exhibiting can reserve a booth at citrusexpo.net/exhibit. For hotel information, visit citrusexpo.net/stay….
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
When it comes to tree crop nutrition, what growers did last season can have a major impact on what they see in the orchard today. In a recent Agronomic Minute,…
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
…stored reserves from the previous season. “That tree is working big time off of reserves from last year,” he said, noting that while bloom sprays can help, much of the…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…at Valent.com/Seize.” Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…packs have killed more than 100 head of cattle in a single season, devastating family ranching operations that were already struggling with rising costs. What frustrates ranchers most, Hadwick said,…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
Early season nutrition planning is already top of mind for many California tree crop growers as almonds and pistachios begin moving toward bloom. In this episode of the Agronomic Minute,…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…California shipped about 320,000 tons of raisins. Last season, that total fell to around 170,000 tons—nearly cut in half in less than a decade. Production this year is expected to…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…common belief: the state’s short growing season and harsh climate made apple production impractical, if not impossible. Early settlers and horticulturists struggled to find fruit varieties that could withstand Minnesota’s…
Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…than 300,000 tons of raisins. Last season, that number dropped to roughly 170,000 tons. Barsarian attributes the decline to changing consumer habits since COVID, a lack of domestic advertising, and…
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
…and 11 products without sacrificing performance. The conversation goes beyond bloom, too, covering in-season flexibility, summer disease control like Alternaria, and the real crop and tree losses growers risk when…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…laundry, residents losing gardens that help feed their households, and water shortages weakening local fire protection during peak wildfire season. He warned that the situation would also trigger enormous cost…