Best Practices Archives - Page 4 of 7 - Gypsum, Soil Amendments, Orchard Removal, Spreading, Agronomy in Bakersfield, Fresno, Madera, Paso Robles

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Zack Levinson

Sarah Porter2022-03-14T21:14:51-07:00

Zack Levinson, Mine Superintendent Zack Levinson is not one to sit on the sidelines. He thrives on being in the action, making decisions, and putting strategic plans into motion. As our geologist turned mine superintendent, Levinson is working to take Holloway through the next 90 years with sustainable reserve planning and proper allocation of today’s resources. Levinson discovered his passion for geology when he went back to school after several years in the catering industry. He took a geology class and fell in love with the field. Levinson holds a master’s degree in geology from Sacramento State and worked with [...]

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Zack LevinsonSarah Porter2022-03-14T21:14:51-07:00

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

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Laura Willoughby

Sarah Porter2022-02-23T17:08:18-08:00

Laura Willoughby, Senior VP of Finance Laura Willoughby, front, is Senior VP of Finance for Holloway. Joined from left to right by President Vard Terry, COO Dan Allen and CEO Brian Maxted, Holloway was named Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing Ag & Natural Resources company in 2021. While some might flee from their problems, Laura Willoughby runs at challenges head on. When she's not balancing the books at Holloway, the Senior Vice President of Finance is an avid runner who competes in marathons at both the local and national level – running in everything from the Bakersfield Marathon (finishing second [...]

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Laura WilloughbySarah Porter2022-02-23T17:08:18-08:00

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Alex Parsons

Sarah Porter2022-01-03T22:32:42-08:00

Alex Parsons, Ag Operations Manager Alex Parsons, Ag Operations Manager You know those people who always say “yes” to an opportunity or the unexplored? Now combine that person with a guy who is always smiling, and would give you the shirt off his back, and you have Holloway’s Ag Operations Manager, Alex Parsons.Even though his immediate tenure with Holloway has been short, his affiliation with Holloway has been almost lifelong. Parsons grew up around agriculture living in the San Joaquin Valley where his parents owned a livestock hauling company started by his grandfather.Around the age of eight, his family moved to [...]

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Alex ParsonsSarah Porter2022-01-03T22:32:42-08:00

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Jeff Rogers

Sarah Porter2021-11-24T23:03:51-08:00

Jeff Rogers, Environmental Superintendent & Logistics Manager The old adage of “wearing many hats” can often be over exaggerated, but in the case of Holloway’s Environmental Superintendent and Logistics Manager, Jeff Rogers, it is an exact fit. Rogers has a reputation for being down for anything. He is willing to take on any challenge and figure out the best way to make things work smoothly. When he started out at Holloway four years ago, Rogers was in sales with Holloway Ag. “I had always known about Holloway growing up in Shafter,” Rogers said, “But Dan [Allen] is a family friend [...]

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Jeff RogersSarah Porter2021-11-24T23:03:51-08:00

Case Study Shows Holloway Original Dihydrate Outperforms Anhydrite Alternative

Brian Milne2021-10-21T09:39:43-07:00

Trial Shows Holloway Original Dihydrate Outperforms Anhydrite Alternative During the 2019 season, Holloway’s agronomy team conducted a Gypsum trial on a customer almond orchard to test the amount of plant-available calcium from various forms and amounts of Gypsum. This test plot consisted of a 77-acre block of almonds divided into five sections, each consisting of a dozen rows of mature, full-producing trees. The trial showed Holloway Original Dihydrate Gypsum maintained or improved calcium tissue levels, outperforming Anhydrite alternative that saw decreased calcium as season progressed.

Case Study Shows Holloway Original Dihydrate Outperforms Anhydrite AlternativeBrian Milne2021-10-21T09:39:43-07:00

Whole Orchard Recycling

Brian Milne2021-10-06T17:01:39-07:00

Highlighting the Benefits of Whole Orchard Recycling on California Clean Air Day (Oct. 6, 2021) – On Clean Air Day here in Calif. we highlight the benefits of our Whole Orchard Recycling (WOR) service, removing old, unproductive orchards and grinding the trees – rather than burning the material – for soil incorporation. This zero-waste alternative to open burning not only helps keep our air clean, but improves soil health and aids in carbon sequestration. It can also help improve production in tandem with the right amendment/nutrients plan. A decade-long study by the UC Cooperative Extension concluded that orchards undergoing WOR [...]

Whole Orchard RecyclingBrian Milne2021-10-06T17:01:39-07:00

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Jeremy Bowman

Brian Milne2021-09-29T23:00:25-07:00

Jeremy Bowman, Director of Engineering and Projects Holloway’s Director of Engineering and Projects, Jeremy Bowman, always has his eye on the horizon, looking for what’s next and will help Holloway continue its mission to be a full circle company. And this excitement toward the future and new initiatives is exactly what any company wants from someone who is charged with leading projects. “I am not content with the status quo,” Bowman says. “I think it's exciting that we at Holloway are always looking for the next venture and the next thing.” Bowman knew Dan Allen, Holloway’s COO, and he knew [...]

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Jeremy BowmanBrian Milne2021-09-29T23:00:25-07:00