…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…
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
…the spring and summer. If you’re planning dormant sprays, bloom protection, or pre-emergence programs, this episode delivers practical, field-level insight to help you make the most of the early season…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…Crop Expo, set for August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo has earned a reputation as one of the premier educational and trade events for…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…nearly enough educating. Programs like Ag Days, Farm Fest, and school outreach events are critical to reconnecting the public with where food actually comes from — especially in a state…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
…Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, explained why post-harvest fertility programs play such a critical role in long-term production success. Rogers often reminds growers that fertility decisions are not…
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…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
…spray programs and having a clear game plan ready to go. “Pinning down your bloom spray programs… and getting all those ducks in a row” can help ensure growers are…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…programs. If approved, that could remove roughly 15,000 tons from the supply chain and help stabilize the market. Nick and Josh also debated the marketing problem—especially how to get kids…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…proved that apples could, in fact, be grown in Minnesota, opening the door for future breeding programs and expanded orchard production across the region. A Lasting Legacy in Agriculture Today,…