…pistachio harvest to global demand, water policy, and the future of California agriculture. Kreps, a board member of American Pistachio Growers and consultant with Ultra Gro, offered a candid, ground-level…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
How Sodium Interferes: Potassium plays a critical role in nut development, yield, and overall tree health—but in many California orchards, growers struggle to get adequate potassium into leaf tissue. In…
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
Fungicide resistance is becoming an increasingly important concern for California almond growers as key diseases show reduced sensitivity to commonly used chemistries. In a recent interview, Kendall Johnson, Technical Services…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…growers adopt higher-yield systems in almonds and pistachios. While water remains uncertain, he believes common-sense policy could restore confidence. “California can be great again,” he said, “but only if we…
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
…AgroLiquid, discussed how growers can use soil and foliar strategies to better unlock micronutrients and improve uptake efficiency. Rogers emphasized that everything starts with data. “The most important thing…is compiling…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…World Ag Expo, often called the Super Bowl of farm shows. With rain in the forecast and growers preparing to head to Tulare, the show blended excitement, innovation, and serious…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…expected to stabilize as growers navigate rising costs, water constraints, and land availability. Input costs have surged sharply since COVID, making alignment between supply and demand more critical than ever….
Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Permanent Crops
…allowing growers to adjust rates on the fly and respond quickly to weather or crop conditions. By combining smaller, well-timed applications with protected nitrogen sources, growers can maximize efficiency and…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…forces growers to fallow land, rely on groundwater, or abandon opportunities — all while still paying for water they never receive. From an agronomic perspective, Kreps urged pistachio growers to…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
The February 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered welcome optimism for tree nut growers as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Robert Verloop, CEO and…
Matching Nutrient Demand Curves Improves Efficiency and Nut Quality
…that nitrogen and potassium demand curves deserve the closest attention from growers. These two nutrients play major roles in crop development, but they must be applied at the right time…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…into conflict with people. Aiello contrasted California’s approach with Canada and other western states, where lethal control is part of responsible wolf management. “When a pack learns cattle are dangerous,…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…making farming possible in areas where rainfall alone was not sufficient. Irrigation would later become a cornerstone of western agricultural expansion. Laying the Foundation for Modern Agriculture Together, these early…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
As California growers look for ways to improve efficiency and manage input costs, zone-based nutrition is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in permanent crops. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers,…