Agricultural, Fertilizers, Foliar Nutrients, Harvest
Forget what you know about soil science. Foliar feeding is a wholly different way of getting plants the nutrients they need to thrive. In the 1950’s Tukey and Wittwer used radioisotopes to confirm that nutrients applied to the foliage are absorbed and transported to...
Agricultural, Drought Protection, Tree Nuts
On Wednesday December 7, 2016 in Sacramento, the CA Almond Board hosted a presentation and panel discussion about orchard salinity, root stocks, and how to best address the problem of high saline soils. While the presentation was informative, it failed to offer an...
Agricultural, Benefits of Zinc, Fertilizers, Foliar Nutrients, Harvest, Wetting Agents, Zinc
Zinc is an essential plant nutrient, and tree fruit growers need to understand the importance of preventing a Zinc deficiency. Below you will find important information about visual Zinc deficiency symptoms, spray recommendations, and spray timing. Low levels of zinc...
Agricultural, Foliar Nutrients, Harvest, Wine Grapes
Willie Suhadolnik planted his first grapes in the Yakima Valley with his father at age 7, decades before the region became known for its wineries and quality wines. He has been dedicated to achieving finished products of quality ever since. Years ago, Willie started...
Agricultural, Boric Acid, Wine Grapes
Now that grape harvest is done, growers and vineyard managers are making critical decisions about pruning. Wet winter weather always brings a concern of Eutypa Dieback and how best to manage the risk in productive vineyards. “Eutypa dieback is a perennial...
