…Manager for the Pacific Northwest with UPL, explained why resistance management needs to be a top priority in almond disease control programs. Johnson noted that several major almond diseases, including…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…failed management, not natural shortage. He outlined three near-term solutions that could dramatically improve water reliability without waiting decades for new dams. First, Duarte highlighted advanced weather forecasting technology developed…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…dramatically due to technological innovation. These early advances set the stage for future breakthroughs in mechanization, crop genetics, and farm management. Understanding this period helps explain how American agriculture evolved…
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
…expanded beyond almonds into water policy, where Duarte was especially blunt. He criticized decades of mismanagement that have forced productive farmland out of production while surface water flows are sent…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…larger pattern. From forest management to water policy, California has repeatedly engineered environmental solutions that ignore human realities. Forest mismanagement, driven by the removal of the timber industry while maintaining…
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…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…especially blunt. He criticized decades of mismanagement that have left farmers dealing with unpredictable allocations despite full reservoirs. He noted that California has doubled its population without building major new…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…reintroduced decades ago in Yellowstone and later migrating into California, were placed under strict protections without a meaningful management plan. Once deer and elk populations declined, wolves did what wolves…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
…Rogers noted that each block can behave differently due to soil type, water availability, or historical management. By pulling soil and tissue samples on a block-by-block basis, growers can identify…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…to livestock equipment, soil technology, and farm management tools. One of the most important takeaways from the conversation was that World Ag Expo is far more than just a trade…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…life.” Water management and forest policy also entered the discussion. Roberti argued that decades of mismanagement — including halting logging and controlled burns — have contributed to catastrophic wildfires and…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
Rick Roberti President, California Cattlemen’s Association California Cattle Industry Faces Unprecedented Challenges California ranchers are navigating a complex landscape of predation, water management, urban expansion, and political pressures. Rick Roberti,…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…He describes how products like Chateau fit into a clean vineyard program, how soil activation really works, and why proper rates and tank mixes matter for long-lasting weed control through…