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Holloway Celebrates its 90th Anniversary

Brian Milne2022-05-26T11:38:28-07:00

Long-time Central California-based company Holloway this week is officially celebrating its 90th anniversary in business. Founded in 1932, Holloway will commemorate its 90th anniversary with a customer appreciation event this week, an employee appreciation event later this summer, along with a host of 90th campaigns, giveaways and events that pay tribute to 90 years of business in the agriculture, mining, environmental and logistics industries.

Holloway Celebrates its 90th AnniversaryBrian Milne2022-05-26T11:38:28-07:00

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

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

A look back at 50 years of Ag with Vard Terry

Brian Milne2021-12-21T01:03:27-08:00

Holloway President Sits Down with Bakersfield Californian to Discuss his 50 Years in Local Ag Holloway President Vard Terry celebrated his 50th anniversary with the company this past Saturday, and today was featured on the front page of the Bakersfield Californian. In the article Terry looks back on 50 years in local agriculture, what challenges growers have been faced with and how the industry has evolved in that time. "Twenty years ago, there was more of a repeating what we've done," Terry said, "as opposed to today (saying,) 'Let's look at this scientifically." Read the full article via the Bakersfield [...]

A look back at 50 years of Ag with Vard TerryBrian Milne2021-12-21T01:03:27-08:00