Best Practices Archives - Page 6 of 7 - Gypsum, Soil Amendments, Orchard Removal, Spreading, Agronomy in Bakersfield, Fresno, Madera, Paso Robles

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Daniel Terry

Sarah Porter2021-11-15T20:37:40-08:00

Daniel Terry, Vice President - Director of Ag Products and Sales As a third-generation Holloway employee, Daniel Terry is no stranger to Holloway and its relationships with growers in the Central Valley. His father, Vard Terry, currently President of the company, has been with Holloway for almost 50 years. Collectively, the Terry family has over 200 years of combined service as employees of HM Holloway. “I remember going with my dad out to the gypsum mine and playing,” Daniel recalled. “He would have me tag along lots of times.” But oddly enough, even with the strong family connection to Holloway, [...]

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Daniel TerrySarah Porter2021-11-15T20:37:40-08:00

Holloway Acquires Strategic Stake in AgSoilworks

Brenda Penn2021-03-19T21:22:13-07:00

By Holloway Ag Companies Partner to Launch ‘Soils First’ Solutions for Ag Developments The Holloway Group has acquired a strategic stake in California AgSoilworks, a precision orchard and vineyard development company. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The combined strength of the two companies delivers a “soils first” sustainable solution for agriculture developments, expanding their complementary farm management services to growers throughout the Western U.S. Founded in 2006, Paso Robles, Calif.-based AgSoilworks is an agriculture land development company that leverages patented ripping tools to provide precision development solutions to commercial growers in California, Oregon and Arizona. Founded [...]

Holloway Acquires Strategic Stake in AgSoilworksBrenda Penn2021-03-19T21:22:13-07:00

Featured Grower Series: Slover Brothers Trucking

Brenda Penn2021-03-04T23:15:10-08:00

By Holloway Ag Featured Grower Series: Slover Brothers Trucking Slover Brothers Trucking has been delivering amendments to farmers across the Central Valley since the 1940s. Originally started by Fred Slover and his three brothers, it is now owned and operated by Fred’s daughter Carylon Castro and her husband, Gary Castro, who have grown the fleet to a combination of more than 40 trucks and spreaders. Slover Brothers are a distributor of Holloway products, especially Holloway Gypsum. Gary estimates that Slover delivers an average of 30 thousand tons a year of Holloway’s gypsum. They also distribute sulfur [...]

Featured Grower Series: Slover Brothers TruckingBrenda Penn2021-03-04T23:15:10-08:00

Growing Forecasts in the Central Valley for 2021

Brenda Penn2021-12-01T21:29:22-08:00

By Holloway Ag With 2020 firmly in the rear-view mirror, many people wonder if 2021 will be like a bad hangover or a breath of fresh air. While only time will tell, there are some hypotheses in the Central Valley agricultural community for what to expect from the growing season this year. The Interest in Growing Hemp Continues In the San Joaquin Valley, there are primarily orchards and vineyards, with row crops like corn and wheat in the mix. While these crops are a staple of the area, in 2020 and into 2021 there has been [...]

Growing Forecasts in the Central Valley for 2021Brenda Penn2021-12-01T21:29:22-08:00

Now is the Time to Get Your Soil Tested and Fall Amendments Applied

Sarah Porter2020-10-27T20:49:56-07:00

By Holloway Ag Pumpkin spice is everywhere, kids are excited about their Halloween costumes, harvests are complete, and there is that increasing crispness in the air. It is officially fall time in the Central Valley. And the fall is a critical time to get vital amendments on your field. Holloway Ag’s Director of Agronomy, Steve Lenander recommends getting those amendments on your soil right after harvest, or as soon as the crop is off the ground. But the key to knowing what amendments you need is to test your soil. “Growers can either collect soil samples [...]

Now is the Time to Get Your Soil Tested and Fall Amendments AppliedSarah Porter2020-10-27T20:49:56-07:00

2020’s Crush Season Brings Big Changes in Business

Sarah Porter2021-12-01T21:32:08-08:00

By Holloway Ag Like most things in 2020, Crush Season for vineyards and wineries has a whole new look and feel. In more “normal” years past, Crush Season was a time of festivals, tourists, special events, and a way to celebrate together. At Holloway Ag, we work with many vineyards in the Paso Robles area. Gil Luera, Holloway Ag’s Business Development Associate for the Paso area, sees firsthand how this year’s Crush Season has been very different, and how many of the growers and wineries are adapting to survive during these changing times. “Celebrations are off [...]

2020’s Crush Season Brings Big Changes in BusinessSarah Porter2021-12-01T21:32:08-08:00

Featured Grower Series: Keith Nilmeier Farms

Sarah Porter2020-10-27T20:53:12-07:00

By Holloway Ag Featured Grower Series Featuring Keith Nilmeier Farms Keith Nilmeier Farms in Fresno, CA has been a family operated farm for more than 120 years. Keith is a fourth generation farmer, following in his great grandfather’s footsteps who came to America more than 135 years ago. His great grandfather started farming in the Central Valley upon his arrival to the US, and eventually started his own operation that Keith still runs today. Keith Nilmeier Farms grows citrus, wine grapes and stone fruit and chose these crops for their vertical integration, making the operation more [...]

Featured Grower Series: Keith Nilmeier FarmsSarah Porter2020-10-27T20:53:12-07:00

Determining Water Needs for Your Field – A Three Part Series – Part 3: How much water does my crop need?

Sarah Porter2021-12-01T21:38:54-08:00

By Holloway Ag Join us for this three-part series on Determining Water Needs for Your Field. As the temps continue to stay high, and many growers enter thier last irrigation cycle of the season, it is especailly important to make sure you are using the right amount of water and that it is working hard for your field. Please enjoy Part 3 and check out Part 1 on Evaporation and Transpiration and Part 2 on Evapotransporation and ETo Zones in case you missed them. Part 3: How much water does my crop need? Determining Water in Acre [...]

Determining Water Needs for Your Field – A Three Part Series – Part 3: How much water does my crop need?Sarah Porter2021-12-01T21:38:54-08:00

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Steve Lenander

Sarah Porter2020-10-27T20:56:07-07:00

By Holloway Ag Meet Your Partners in Growth Series Featuring Steve Lenander, Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander doesn’t feel like he has worked a day in his life. He is unabashedly and irrefutably passionate about helping growers get the most out of their soil. For the past 30 years, Steve has worked with farmers in the Central Valley to turn their dirt back into soil and improve their yields through thoughtful analysis and data. “I don’t feel like I have a job, I just get to play everyday!” Steve remarks. Steve was intrigued by agriculture at [...]

Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Steve LenanderSarah Porter2020-10-27T20:56:07-07:00

Determining Water Needs for Your Field – A Three Part Series – Part 2: Evapotransporation and ETo Zones

Sarah Porter2021-12-01T21:39:38-08:00

By Holloway Ag Join us for this three-part series on Determining Water Needs for Your Field. As the temps continue to stay high, and many growers enter thier last irrigation cycle of the season, it is especailly important to make sure you are using the right amount of water and that it is working hard for your field. Please enjoy Part 2 and look for Part 3 to be published next week. And check out Part 1 on Evaporation and Transpiration, in case you missed it. Part 2: Evapotransporation and ETo Zones How to determine the [...]

Determining Water Needs for Your Field – A Three Part Series – Part 2: Evapotransporation and ETo ZonesSarah Porter2021-12-01T21:39:38-08:00