…to import refined gasoline instead of processing California crude, Ring warned that fuel prices are likely to remain high, and regions like Kern County could suffer economically. He emphasized that…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
…rather than requiring a separate trip. “I don’t tell guys to make a special trip to put foliar fertilizer on,” Rogers said, noting that combining nutrition with crop protection sprays…
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
…availability without overapplying fertilizer. These targeted adjustments support healthier trees, better nutrient balance, and more consistent performance across permanent cropping systems. For more information on micronutrient management strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…years. With almond prices under pressure and input costs still high, he said growers need varieties that produce more with fewer passes, fewer bees, and earlier harvest windows. The conversation…
Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Permanent Crops
…to consider fertilizer sources that offer protection against environmental loss. Some liquid fertilizers include technologies designed to reduce volatilization and leaching, keeping nitrogen available to the plant for longer periods….
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board. After several difficult years marked by low prices, rising costs, and market uncertainty, Verloop believes the walnut industry is finally turning…
Matching Nutrient Demand Curves Improves Efficiency and Nut Quality
…Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, emphasized the importance of matching fertilizer applications with the tree’s nutrient demand curves to support yield and quality while avoiding costly mistakes. Rogers noted…
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…
Making Smart Fertility Adjustments Without Losing Sight of the Long Term
…of simply adding more fertilizer. In some cases, nutrient uptake issues may be caused by underlying soil conditions like high sodium or excess salts that interfere with availability. Identifying and…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…record-high cattle prices driven by strong consumer demand, Roberti warned that profitability is still fragile. Rising costs, regulatory pressure, predator losses, and uncertainty around water and land access continue to…
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
…irrigation begins, growers should focus on closely matching fertilizer applications with the tree’s nutrient demand curves—particularly for nitrogen and potassium. “Let’s try to stay as closely as we can to…
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LX
…games, Los Angeles consumers order wings most frequently, averaging four wing purchases per person annually. Wings Remain an Affordable Protein Option Despite soaring demand, wings remain relatively affordable. Retail prices…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…alternative crops and developing new markets for them, Carver played a crucial role in improving soil conditions and increasing economic resilience for southern producers. Fertilizer Use Reflects Expanding Production As…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…land near 180,000 tons, which means if sales don’t increase, surplus inventory will keep growing and prices to growers will stay weak. Barserian also emphasized how rapidly raisin grape acreage…