…crop types. In 2026, the company unveiled the Carbon ATK (Autonomous Tractor Kit), which converts existing tractors into fully autonomous machines. Key features include: Remote monitoring and exception handling for…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…the company introduced Carbon ATK, an autonomous tractor kit that can convert existing tractors into self-driving units. Unlike other autonomous systems that shut down when encountering unexpected obstacles, Carbon’s system…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, offered a clear message to permanent crop growers: don’t slash your fertility program when conditions turn challenging. Rogers said one of the most important…
Building a Smarter Crop Nutrition Budget for Next Season
…Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, shared guidance on how to prioritize fertility dollars for maximum return on investment. Rogers recommends starting with historical yield data. Understanding your orchard’s baseline…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…fertility decisions. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, walked through how he evaluates soil samples in permanent cropping systems. Rogers said the first number he…
Using Tissue and Soil Data to Build Next Season’s Fertility Plan
Fertility Plan: As the season winds down, California growers have an opportunity to turn this year’s data into next year’s game plan. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
…efficiency and reduce costs. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, shared insight into how growers can balance both approaches throughout the season. Rogers explained that…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…these crops, and as global consumers prioritize nutrition, U.S. pistachios remain competitive regardless of political noise. Domestic Sales vs. International Explosion While domestic pistachio consumption appears flat, Kreps explained that…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
…today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, explained how elevated sodium levels in the soil can directly interfere with potassium uptake. Rogers noted that soil and tissue…
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
Micronutrient availability can be a hidden limiting factor in permanent crop production, even when overall fertility programs appear well balanced. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for…
Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Permanent Crops
Nitrogen management remains one of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—for California growers managing permanent crops. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, shared practical strategies to help…
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
…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…