…even if it’s a bad year… don’t cut your fertility program,” he emphasized. It may seem logical to reduce fertilizer inputs during a lighter production year to save money. However,…
Building a Smarter Crop Nutrition Budget for Next Season
…the same, and some areas may require different inputs. By managing blocks individually based on soil and tissue data, growers can avoid overapplying fertilizer in areas that don’t need it…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…capacity (CEC), which indicates how much fertilizer the soil can hold at one time. “We don’t really have a ton of influence over our CECs,” Rogers explained. Soil texture largely…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…theme of the interview was predictability — something Johansson believes California has lost. Farmers face rising regulatory costs, soaring energy prices, and water uncertainty that make it nearly impossible to…
Using Tissue and Soil Data to Build Next Season’s Fertility Plan
…soil can interfere with zinc uptake, while sodium issues may impact potassium availability. By recognizing these interactions, growers can make targeted adjustments instead of simply increasing fertilizer rates. Fall soil…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…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…