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…remains a major expense, as cherries are still primarily hand-harvested. At the same time, increases in fuel, fertilizer, and freight are adding pressure throughout the supply chain. “A truck across…
California Ag Faces Rising Costs and Political Crossroads as Governor Race Heats Up
The AgNet News Hour continued its coverage of California’s pivotal governor race, while also highlighting mounting cost pressures facing farmers—from fertilizer and fuel to packaging—at a critical time for the…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…of Farming Beyond water, economic pressures continue to mount. Fuel prices, fertilizer costs, and global instability are squeezing margins for California growers. Kreps explains that fertilizer markets are heavily influenced…
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…dive into what’s really happening behind the scenes in soil health, fertilizer efficiency, and one of the most talked-about inputs in agriculture today: fulvic acid. What’s Really in Your Soil…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…revolutionary: fertilizer. Fertilizer’s Deep Roots in Agricultural History The actual history of fertilizer likely goes back further than all the mechanical inventions we typically celebrate. Long before industrial innovation reshaped…
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Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
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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…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
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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
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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…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
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