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The Miner: Holloway Salutes the Troops
In honor of those who have served our country, Holloway is kicking off an occasional online series entitled “Miner Mondays,” where we’ll revisit the archives of Holloway’s “The Miner” newsletter, started in January 1987 for the California ag community.
Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Steve Haught
Senior Sales Associate, Steve Haught has a unique mind for logistics and getting things where they need to be, when they need to be there
Meet with Holloway’s Soil Experts at World Ag Expo
Holloway's team will be on hand at World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif., on Feb. 11-13, 2025. Visit Holloway at Booth #3505 in Building C of the International Agri-Center.
The Time is Now for Soil Amendments
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 [...]
How Gypsum Helps Alfalfa, Corn Growers Improve Yield and Quality
Did you know: “Producers use gypsum for high yield and quality in alfalfa and corn?” This according to Progressive Forage Grower...
Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Mikeal Parker
Most boys love playing with Tonka trucks in the dirt. And some boys never grow out of it. Gypsum Pit Forman Mikeal Parker has been playing in the dirt at Holloway for more than 25 years and shows no signs of abandoning that playful spirit.
Rain, Water Penetration Issues Continue to Disrupt 2023 Season
Holloway’s agronomy team saw major issues Monday while making its rounds in Kern County, noting standing water on a number of high-producing orchards that already had nuts drying on the ground in windrows.
Holloway Launches #BrakeForHarvest PSA Campaign for Harvest Worker Safety
Please watch for harvest machinery and use extra caution when driving through agricultural harvest areas this time of year! #BrakeForHarvest
Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Brooke Ranes
The first thing you need to know about Sales and Account Manager, Brooke Ranes is that she’s a problem solver. Brooke has a mind for logistics and is solutions driven, something any grower can appreciate in an ever-evolving landscape.
Crop Update: Hull Split in Almonds is Here
As of July 14, hull split is finally starting to show on some almond blocks in the south Valley, weeks later than we traditionally see due to the wet weather and cooler temperatures affecting this season.
UCCE: Full Degree of Storm Damage in Orchards Still Unknown
University of California Cooperative Extension experts are now noting “it may take a year before damage to Central Valley orchards from the winter and spring barrage of atmospheric rivers is fully known."
WATCH ON DEMAND: Holloway Hosts World Ag Seminar on “Bringing Our Soils Back to Life”
Watch on demand as Holloway CEO Brian Maxted and Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander host World Ag Expo seminar presentation on "Bringing Our Soils Back to Life."
Spring Tissue Sampling Provides Critical In-Season Health Check
Tissue sampling has helped growers identify, address nutrient issues after a cold, rainy bloom April is a busy time of year for our agronomy team, walking [...]
Get Soil Amendments on this Spring to Maximize Potential
In coming days, bloom will wrap up and our spring rains will come to an end — signaling your best remaining shot at getting soil amendments on to impact this year’s crop.
Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Matt Woessner
Matt Woessner is one of those people you can’t help but like. You can feel his genuine smile and warmth from the moment you meet him.