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Holloway Celebrates its 90th Anniversary
Long-time Central California-based company Holloway this week is officially celebrating its 90th anniversary in business. Founded in 1932, Holloway will commemorate its 90th anniversary with a customer appreciation event this week, an employee appreciation event later this summer, along with a host of 90th campaigns, giveaways and events that pay tribute to 90 years of business in the agriculture, mining, environmental and logistics industries.
From the Field, Ep. 2: Combat Soaring Fertilizer Costs with Compost, Soil Amendments
In the second episode of “From The Field,” Holloway CEO Brian Maxted continues his discussion with Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander, discussing how growers are combatting soaring fertilizer costs with compost and gypsum. Visiting an almond orchard in Wasco, Calif., in mid-May, the two also discuss using soil amendments to improve ponding issues and unlock nutrients in the face of today’s soaring input costs.
From the Field, Ep. 1: Mid-Season Almonds Update, Irrigation Management
In this episode, Holloway CEO Brian Maxted meets with Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander in a Wasco almond orchard for a mid-season update and to discuss how the cooler temperatures have affected nut production in the southern Valley.
Mid-Season Update: Subjective Almond Forecast Down 4% from 2021
All things considered, the latest almond forecast has “improved the outlook slightly” for area growers. Holloway CEO Brian Maxted and Director of Agronomy Steve Lenander [...]
How Spreader Technology has Evolved in Our 90 Years
Looking back at Holloway’s 90 years working in Central California, we see a technological evolution first-hand in our photo archives. Back in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, Holloway spread gypsum and other soil amendments with pickup trucks that were outfitted with spreading mechanisms on the beds.
90 Years & Still Growing: Californian Ad Looks Back at Founder
This month, Holloway officially celebrates its 90th year in business. Today, as part of an occasional series entitled "90 Years & Still Growing ..." highlighting Holloway and California ag history, we look back at our founder and celebrate the early days of H.M. Holloway and how our 90-year-old company came to be.
Holloway President Vard Terry Retires After 50 Years of Service
Part of three generations of Holloway employees, Terry celebrated 50 years of service on Dec. 18; He will remain with company as senior advisor (April 19, 2022) – Holloway [...]
Why It’s Critical to Sample Irrigation Water Early in the Season
Water sampling has helped growers identify Chloride, Sodium issues this spring Spring is here, and with another dry winter, California growers are irrigating sooner rather than [...]
Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Zack Levinson
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. [...]
Assessing Frost Damage, and Keeping Trees Healthy Moving Forward
Holloway's agronomy team breaks down recent frost damage in almonds, and what it means for 2022 production in the California Central Valley.
Celebrate Holloway’s 90th at World Ag Expo
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 [...]
Grower Stories: Stewart Legacy Farming
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 [...]
Meet Your Partners in Growth Series: Laura Willoughby
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 [...]
A look back at 50 years of Ag with Vard Terry
Holloway President Sits Down with Bakersfield Californian to Discuss his 50 Years in Local Ag Holloway President Vard Terry celebrated his 50th anniversary with the company this past Saturday, [...]
Holloway Congratulates President Vard Terry for 50 Years of Service
Part of three generations of Holloway employees, Terry celebrates 50 years of service, starting with the company back on Dec. 18, 1971 BAKERSFIELD (Dec. 17, 2021) – Holloway President [...]