Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: California tree crop growers have multiple tools available when it comes to delivering nutrients, but knowing when to rely on fertigation versus foliar sprays can improve…
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…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…perspective that resonates with farmers across the state. A Historic Pistachio Year—and Demand Still Growing The U.S. pistachio industry closed out its largest crop on record, finishing just over 1.5…
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….
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…Together, these innovations allowed farmers to work faster, manage larger acreages, and reduce physical strain. Wheat Production in 1890: Expanding Efficiency Across Crops The same technological momentum influenced wheat production….
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
Micronutrient availability can be a hidden limiting factor in permanent crop production, even when overall fertility programs appear well balanced. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for…
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…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
Robert Verloop CEO and Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board California walnuts are entering a pivotal moment—one defined by strong production, expanding global demand, and renewed optimism…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…crops, and rangelands pull CO₂ from the air through photosynthesis. “No industry fights climate change like agriculture,” Aiello says. He urges farmers to own that truth—and say it out loud….
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
…and where policy continues to fall short. Kreps opened by reflecting on the record-setting pistachio crop California growers just delivered. While early projections suggested a crop nearing two billion pounds,…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…the United States for tart cherry production, a crop that has become synonymous with the state’s agricultural identity. In addition, Michigan ranks fourth nationally for sweet cherry production, reinforcing its…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…65 percent of production is exported. That global reach has made trade policy especially important, and Verloop called recent developments with India the most significant news the industry has seen…
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…