Ray Ward, an artist and creative director for Bay Area advertising firms who became known nationwide in his later years for his assemblage art displays of major-league sports teams and some of their ...

KEARNEY— As Ward Laboratory marks its 40th anniversary this week, people in agriculture are calling Ray Ward, the company’s founder, the prophet of soil testing.

He said Ward’s stature as a soil testing expert is well-known. “It goes to his fine relationship with so many growers and producers in the area.” At age 85, Ray Ward, left, still visits his office ...

KEARNEY— As Ward Laboratory marks its 40th anniversary this week, people in agriculture are calling Ray Ward, the company’s founder, the prophet of soil testing. “Ray loves to teach and does an ...