…crop evaluation sites at the Five Points farm of Scott Schmidt, the Firebaugh farm of Alan Sano and Jesse Sanchez, the Madera farm of Kirk Texeira and Lucero Farms, and…
Ethanol Committee Visits California’s Low Carbon Economy
…Keith Alverson of South Dakota; Bill Leigh of Illinois; David Gottbrath of Indiana; Dennis McNinch of Kansas; Russell Braun of Michigan; Jerry Demmer of Minnesota; Jay Schutte of Missouri; Dennis…
Farm Planning for The Future
David Specht What happens to the family farm when the primary owner passes away? How about transitions that happen in other circumstances? According to strategy consultant David Specht, there are…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…farm animal welfare–until now. Fouch Farm joins Magruder Ranch in Potter Valley and Scott River Ranch in Etna to become the third farm in the state to be Certified Grassfed…
Ron Craft to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association
…Texas; first vice president – David Blakemore, Campbell, Mo.; second vice president – Stanley Creelman, Tulare, Calif.; third vice chairman – Wes Morgan, New London, N.C.; and chairman – Levin…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
…up on This Land of Ours. This Land of Ours – Ohio Farmer Conservation When he first started no-till practice of his field almost five decades ago, Ohio farmer David…
Clay Results Could Be Better Than Trials
…Trials Research looking at using kaolin clay to reflect warming from the sun on pistachio trees is showing good results. Cooperative Extension Pomology Farm Advisor David Doll says in hindsight…
Increase Chilling Hours with Simple Product
Research showed pistachio growers how a simple product can increase chilling hours at UC ANR’s Statewide Pistachio Day. Increase Chilling with Simple Product Cooperative Extension Pomology Nut Crop Advisor David…
Almond Tools Eliminating Pest Resistance
…Pest Resistance Almond growers have a lot of options available for pest management. Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David Haviland says he could see pest resistance becoming a non-issue if…
Pistachio Day Draws Large Crowd, Again
…day of information and attendees heard about a variety of topics. Cooperative Extension Specialist Dr. David Goldhamer told growers how the future of irrigation in pistachios will rely heavily on…
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
By David Boule’ This winter growing season marks the 140th anniversary since the Washington navel orange was first picked and enjoyed in California. Its success and heritage – by way…
How Pesticide Resistance Happens
…and Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David Haviland talked about how resistance develops at both the Almond Conference and last week’s UC Cooperative Extension’s IPM meeting focused on chlorpyrifos. Haviland…
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
…Duvall to serve as the new president of AFBF and Scott VanderWal as vice president. Duvall Vincent “Zippy” Duvall is a poultry, cattle and hay producer from Greene County, Georgia,…
Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President
…beat out Don Vilwolk of Indiana in the final run-off vote. Previous votes eliminated candidates Kevin Rogers of Arizona and Barr Bushue of Oregon. VanderWal Delegates also elected Scott VanderWal…