Brian Milne, Author at Gypsum, Soil Amendments, Orchard Removal, Spreading, Agronomy in Bakersfield, Fresno, Madera, Paso Robles

From the Field, Ep. 2: Combat Soaring Fertilizer Costs with Compost, Soil Amendments

Brian Milne2022-10-21T12:32:44-07:00

In the second episode of “From The Field,” Holloway CEO Brian Maxted continues his discussion with Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander, discussing how growers are combatting soaring fertilizer costs with compost and gypsum. Visiting an almond orchard in Wasco, Calif., in mid-May, the two also discuss using soil amendments to improve ponding issues and unlock nutrients in the face of today’s soaring input costs.

From the Field, Ep. 2: Combat Soaring Fertilizer Costs with Compost, Soil AmendmentsBrian Milne2022-10-21T12:32:44-07:00

From the Field, Ep. 1: Mid-Season Almonds Update, Irrigation Management

Brian Milne2022-10-21T12:32:52-07:00

In this episode, Holloway CEO Brian Maxted meets with Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander in a Wasco almond orchard for a mid-season update and to discuss how the cooler temperatures have affected nut production in the southern Valley.

From the Field, Ep. 1: Mid-Season Almonds Update, Irrigation ManagementBrian Milne2022-10-21T12:32:52-07:00

Mid-Season Update: Subjective Almond Forecast Down 4% from 2021

Brian Milne2022-10-21T12:32:59-07:00

All things considered, the latest almond forecast has “improved the outlook slightly” for area growers. Holloway CEO Brian Maxted and Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander assessing a local almond orchard recently. As Holloway’s agronomy team noted during orchard visits over the past week, almond trees in a number of Kern County customer orchards are looking strong despite frost and drought concerns this season. Despite an optimistic outlook in the south Valley, the USDA is projecting the lowest yield for California almond growers since 2014 & 2015 (during a D4 drought). Last week’s “subjective forecast”, released [...]

Mid-Season Update: Subjective Almond Forecast Down 4% from 2021Brian Milne2022-10-21T12:32:59-07:00

How Spreader Technology has Evolved in Our 90 Years

Brian Milne2022-05-16T11:23:23-07:00

Looking back at Holloway’s 90 years working in Central California, we see a technological evolution first-hand in our photo archives. Back in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, Holloway spread gypsum and other soil amendments with pickup trucks that were outfitted with spreading mechanisms on the beds.

How Spreader Technology has Evolved in Our 90 YearsBrian Milne2022-05-16T11:23:23-07:00

90 Years & Still Growing: Californian Ad Looks Back at Founder

Brian Milne2022-05-06T08:59:12-07:00

This month, Holloway officially celebrates its 90th year in business. Today, as part of an occasional series entitled "90 Years & Still Growing ..." highlighting Holloway and California ag history, we look back at our founder and celebrate the early days of H.M. Holloway and how our 90-year-old company came to be.

90 Years & Still Growing: Californian Ad Looks Back at FounderBrian Milne2022-05-06T08:59:12-07:00

Holloway President Vard Terry Retires After 50 Years of Service

Brian Milne2022-04-19T01:04:21-07:00

Part of three generations of Holloway employees, Terry celebrated 50 years of service on Dec. 18; He will remain with company as senior advisor (April 19, 2022) – Holloway President Vard Terry has announced his retirement after 50 years with the company. Terry, who started at Holloway on Dec. 18, 1971, celebrated his 50th anniversary with the Central California-based company this past December. He officially retired on April 1, 2022. While Terry will be stepping away from his full-time post, he will continue working with the staff as a senior advisor this year – Holloway’s 90th as a company. “Holloway [...]

Holloway President Vard Terry Retires After 50 Years of ServiceBrian Milne2022-04-19T01:04:21-07:00

Why It’s Critical to Sample Irrigation Water Early in the Season

Brian Milne2022-04-06T19:55:37-07:00

Water sampling has helped growers identify Chloride, Sodium issues this spring Spring is here, and with another dry winter, California growers are irrigating sooner rather than later again this season. Early-season water sampling by the Holloway Agronomy Team in recent years has shown compromised water sources in multiple counties, both from wells and district sources, due to prolonged drought, buildup and aging wells. This makes it imperative that growers get their irrigation water tested early in the season. According to Holloway Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander, “both well and district sources need to be tested to ensure [...]

Why It’s Critical to Sample Irrigation Water Early in the SeasonBrian Milne2022-04-06T19:55:37-07:00

Assessing Frost Damage, and Keeping Trees Healthy Moving Forward

Brian Milne2022-03-03T21:48:45-08:00

Holloway's agronomy team breaks down recent frost damage in almonds, and what it means for 2022 production in the California Central Valley.

Assessing Frost Damage, and Keeping Trees Healthy Moving ForwardBrian Milne2022-03-03T21:48:45-08:00

Celebrate Holloway’s 90th at World Ag Expo

Brian Milne2022-02-03T21:55:31-08:00

Celebrate Holloway's 90th at World Ag Expo Holloway to Host 90th Anniversary Lounge, Customer BBQ & Grower Seminar Holloway will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary at the World Ag Expo in Tulare on Feb. 8-10. Along with exhibiting in its same location, Booth No. 3505 at the Corteva Agriscience Center, Holloway will also be hosting a 90th Anniversary Lounge for clients. Be sure to stop by to enter our giveaway for a Central Coast Wine Tasting Experience, or a free load of Holloway Gypsum or Agronomy Service Package. Growers can also stop by the booth and pick up [...]

Celebrate Holloway’s 90th at World Ag ExpoBrian Milne2022-02-03T21:55:31-08:00

Grower Stories: Stewart Legacy Farming

Brian Milne2022-02-02T20:54:45-08:00

How Stewart Legacy Farming Company leverages Holloway products, services to optimize soil health As part of our 90th anniversary campaign, Holloway will be speaking with multi-generational growers who have grown up on our local farms and are true stewards of their soil. Today we catch up with fifth-generation farmer Kameron Stewart, who discusses how Stewart Legacy Farming Company leverages Holloway products, agronomy and redevelopment services to optimize soil and crop health on orchards in Bakersfield and Hanford. Learn more about Holloway and its sustainable, soils-first solutions just a few minutes down the road from Hanford at [...]

Grower Stories: Stewart Legacy FarmingBrian Milne2022-02-02T20:54:45-08:00

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