…located 45 minutes outside Nashville, includes a working dairy, creamery, cheese plant, and a local coffee shop, Neon Cattle Coffee Company, alongside educational farm tours. Tennessee offered relief from California’s…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
…requires enrollment in an agricultural education class. From urban chapters to rural programs, FFA is accessible to anyone with an interest in learning and leading. National FFA Week: Nearly 80…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…the trip worthwhile. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo has long been recognized as a practical, grower-focused event. Its educational program brings together researchers, extension specialists, and industry experts to…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…bee activity levels. This allows pollination programs to be customized based on: Tree age Orchard density Variety Overall hive strength That precision matters. Pollination is often the second- or third-largest…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…and our communities.” Educating the Next Generation Stephanie credits programs like 4-H and FFA for preparing young people for real-world farming. “They teach economics, animal husbandry, responsibility, and community,” she…
Building a Smarter Crop Nutrition Budget for Next Season
…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…