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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.

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 [...]