Best Practices

As an agronomist, my goal when working with growers is to make recommendations based on what I would do, as if it was my own farm. Quality is a huge focus of all to ensure we have better crop size, increased uniformity and ideal color.

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.