Getting paid directly for quality in wine grapes
Working with wine grape growers is a lot of fun, and could be even more fun. It is a lot of fun, because, besides cannabis,…
How GMO’s can influence soil microbiology
On several occasions, we have observed GMO corn crops and GMO corn stalk mulch produce a soil environment that enhanced disease, sometimes dramatically. Why would…
Harvest uniformity
Plants with abundant energy produce flower clusters with uniform size and fruit with uniform maturity. Nutritional integrity has at least as big, if not a…
Insect and disease attraction to plants with reducing sugars
How is it possible for a high Brix plant to be resistant to insects and not provide them with an abundant food source when insects…
Soil quality for seed production
There is a story of a personal visit between Carey Reams and William Albrecht, both pioneers in soil mineral balancing and the human health implications.…
Economic impact of cover crops and compost in orchard systems
From the podcast interview with Mike Omeg. A longer read, and very much worth the researched perspective. John: Can you tell us about some of…