Fighting Fertilizer Inflation from the Ground Up
Brian Milne2026-04-16T13:13:55-07:00As imported fertilizer costs soar, growers are regaining control with proven locally produced soil amendments like gypsum and compost.
As imported fertilizer costs soar, growers are regaining control with proven locally produced soil amendments like gypsum and compost.
When it comes to growing roses in Wasco, Corbitt Smith, owner of Reina Rosa Farming, says it starts with the foundation beneath his boots. “One of the most important things about growing roses here is the soil,” he said. “Wasco is a great place to grow anything, and I think the ground is the key there.”
Having infiltration and ponding issues? Check out the November edition of West Coast Nut, for an article from our own Senior Agronomist Allie Cushnyr, discussing practical solutions for “Improving Infiltration and Reducing Ponding."
Mother Nature has her own schedule that each of us live by every day. Based on weather forecasts, we decide whether to go on a morning run, seed rye on the lawn and if we want to host a backyard BBQ. Farming feels the same effects.
Independent lab analysis from 2025 shows Holloway's mined 55% Dihydrate Gypsum is the smart choice for California growers.
Harvest season is a wrap, which means it’s time to start thinking about post-harvest soil amendments, spreading, agronomy and Whole Orchard Recycling services for our depleted soils. And do our soils ever need it. After two years of heavy rains, not to mention cutbacks on previous applications due to soaring input costs, our soils are depleted of nutrients and moisture-holding capacity. Enter: Holloway. Our locally produced soil amendments aren’t just cost effective, they’re easy to apply with spreading and delivery services at your disposal. Contact us today or fill out the form on this page to get your soils tested and [...]
Did you know: “Producers use gypsum for high yield and quality in alfalfa and corn?” This according to Progressive Forage Grower...
As of July 14, hull split is finally starting to show on some almond blocks in the south Valley, weeks later than we traditionally see due to the wet weather and cooler temperatures affecting this season.
University of California Cooperative Extension experts are now noting “it may take a year before damage to Central Valley orchards from the winter and spring barrage of atmospheric rivers is fully known."
Watch on demand as Holloway CEO Brian Maxted and Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander host World Ag Expo seminar presentation on "Bringing Our Soils Back to Life."