…oil is with agriculture. From fuel for tractors and irrigation pumps to freight transportation and fertilizer production, energy costs impact every step of the food supply chain. As Papagni noted,…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…— and prices — were stronger. Large cattle drives became an essential link in this system. Cowboys drove herds north along established trails to railheads in towns such as Dodge…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…prices rise dramatically, every product transported — from fertilizer and bee hives to finished almonds and fresh produce — becomes more expensive. As Papagni noted, freight touches every step of…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…expense for almond growers, alongside irrigation and crop protection. As almond prices remain under pressure, growers cannot afford uncertainty around such a critical input. A Nationwide Network Supporting the Central…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…the state. Fuel remains one of the largest burdens. California diesel prices run significantly higher than neighboring states, and with refinery closures looming, uncertainty around supply and future pricing adds…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
…history. That year, the city was connected by telegraph to the East Coast. Instant communication revolutionized agricultural trade. Merchants could access market prices faster. Farmers gained more reliable information. Financial…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…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….