…production helps establish realistic nutrient demand and provides a foundation for building a balanced fertility program. Nitrogen and potassium are typically the backbone of most programs, as they play major…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…and base saturation ratios—and understanding the limitations of permanent crop systems—growers can build more balanced soils and more efficient fertility programs. For more information on soil management strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…of managing alternate bearing, especially as newer varieties like Lost Hills and Golden Hills come online. He encouraged growers to rethink fertility programs, focusing on balanced nutrition across 15+ nutrients,…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
…help identify sodium imbalances early. From there, strategies to mitigate salts—such as improved leaching practices, soil amendments, or adjusted fertility programs—can help restore a more favorable nutrient balance in the…
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
…Manager for the Pacific Northwest with UPL, explained why resistance management needs to be a top priority in almond disease control programs. Johnson noted that several major almond diseases, including…
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…
Matching Nutrient Demand Curves Improves Efficiency and Nut Quality
…programs with nutrient demand curves, growers can reduce waste, improve uptake efficiency, and support consistent yields and nut quality year after year. For more information on nutrient timing and fertility…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
…attention and shaped his belief that American agriculture needed a stronger educational foundation. At the time, Holmes served as president of the Detroit Horticultural Society, placing him at the center…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…Many have volunteered for years and are deeply connected to the local agricultural community, helping visitors navigate the grounds and learn more about the event. Free Seminars and Educational Programming…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
…Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, discussed how fertigation programs can be optimized by irrigation block to better match orchard variability. Rogers explained that while variable-rate fertilizer applications are often discussed…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…moving. Education remains a core mission of the Expo. Lausten highlighted the Seminar Center, where attendees can access free educational sessions with paid admission. Topics range from dairy and livestock…
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
…pollination has occurred and crop set is visible, growers can begin adjusting fertility programs based on expected yields. Rogers noted that strong crop set allows growers to estimate nutrient demand…
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
As irrigation systems come back online in the spring, California tree crop growers have an important opportunity to fine-tune their fertility programs. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales…