…to equipment and processing. Waycott noted significant progress already on two of the initiatives – Sustainable(1) Water Resources and Air Quality — and said that the industry will keep consumers…
Busy December for Ag in Congress
…Producers still don’t know what tax breaks they’ll have to buy equipment and make other investments this year — a repeat of last December, except that key breaks like section…
Incentives for Propane Irrigation Engines
A lot of focus is being put on California by the propane industry as the market for propane irrigation engines continues to grow from new developments in equipment. Incentives for…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…capital assets, including agricultural equipment and buildings. “The failure to renew these expired provisions of the tax code will place additional burdens on farm and ranch families who are asset-rich…
Woodland California Ag Museum Transition
…neighbors, has its own “collection” of farm equipment in somewhat lesser condition (by which I mean mostly rusty), starting with a Best 20 bought in the late ‘20s. Some farmers…
The Western View: Tulare Nut Conference
…a gun safe. And with 90 different exhiblts, you’ll be able to look at new equipment, talk to people who offer new solutions to old problems, perhaps find new distribution…
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
…and equipment transition. Recently released ABC dust best management practices will also be reviewed. Research Update: Pollination For more than 40 years, the Almond Board of California’s research programs have…
EPA’S McCarthy Visits Calif. Farm to Highlight Worker Safety
…million agricultural workers. The rule increases requirements for training, notification, pesticide safety and hazard communications. It also requires additional use of personal protective equipment and the availability of supplies for…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
…projects. At the 4,200-acre Scheid Vineyards outside Greenfield, SWEEP funds helped finance irrigation and fertilizer automation equipment, soil and microclimate monitoring equipment, and a variable-frequency drive for pumping efficiency improvements….
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…produce is tested using state-of-the-art equipment for 300 types of pesticides operated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets standards allowing each…
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
…last three years, DuPont Pioneer has awarded more than $500,000 in grants within its Western Business Unit to support efforts ranging from agricultural education programs, safety equipment for local fire…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…the field to perform tasks like moving irrigation pipe, checking drip irrigation nozzles and so on, and there are specific requirements that workers wear appropriate protective equipment,” Little said. “We…
Preventing Collisions with Farm Equipment-Part 2
Today Cathy Isom tells us what to look out for when sharing the roadway with farm equipment. Farm Equip. Accidents-2 Check out more of Cathy Isom’s features on “This Land…
Preventing Collisions with Farm Equipment-Part 1
Sharing the roadway with farm equipment. Cathy Isom fills you in on what you need to know that could help prevent an accident. Farm Accidents-1…