AgWeb: Why One California Farmer is Betting Big on Algae for Fertility

Fifth-generation farmer Justin Wylie is testing algae to rebuild soil health in orchards. By boosting soil microbes through irrigation, he hopes to improve water infiltration, reduce inputs and build resilience in high-cost Central Valley agriculture.

“As Wylie searched for ways to accelerate soil improvement, one newer tool caught his attention: microalgae. The technology comes from soil health company MyLand, which produces living algae on farms and distributes it through irrigation systems.”