…reducing dust,” said Kahal. “And every good farmer knows, you’ve got to be a good neighbor.” More information about managing dust during harvest is available at Almonds.com/harvestdust. Watch the video…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…that are offered through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Villane discussed the Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement program, the Agricultural Tractor Replacement program, and the Alternatives to Agricultural…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…ratio for the increment of increased flow of the San Joaquin River.” Pumping reduction decisions would also require documentation and supporting data prior to issuing determinations. About the Author Brian…
Preventing Serious Health Issues from Chicken Coop Dust
How chicken coop dust could be harmful to your health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Andy M. from Pixabay Chicken coop dust, also known as…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…day everyday? Of course not. To function properly, we need plenty of water, fruits and vegetables, fiber, and fat. Additionally, adequate sleep and stress reduction play massive roles in overall…
Ag Equipment Incentives Highlighted at WAPA Annual Meeting
The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program and other incentive programs are poised to receive an increase in funding this year. However, questions remain as to how…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Provides Peer-to-Peer Industry Insight
…and having the independence there,” said Williams. Hick also spoke on how he sees the future of off-ground harvest methods being adopted by the industry and methods for reducing dust…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
…the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak – with fugitive dust as one possible route of product contamination,” FDA stated in its report. “Investigational activities and findings associated with this outbreak support FDA’s…
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
…beneficial bacterium, researchers were able to achieve a 90 percent reduction in the likelihood of infection. The Paraburkholderia has also displayed properties that go beyond many other biological approaches to…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
…alfalfa and grass, while older beef cattle can eat just about any kind of hay – even if it’s a bit dusty or moldy. And, dairy cows require the most…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
…said the practice of off-ground harvest offers growers a multitude of benefits. “We found in off-ground harvest, an opportunity that we think can go beyond dust reduction,” Saa noted. “That…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…single reduction and the reason is very clear. Fumigants fall in that category…there are no alternatives to fumigants. So how can we switch?” A lack of fumigant alternatives presents two…
As ACP Populations Persist, California Citrus Program Pushes Forward with Growers in Mind
…efforts, including comprehensive tarping requirements that have successfully curbed the spread of ACP alongside major corridors and, most recently, a scientifically supported reduction to survey and treatment areas from 400-meters…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…budget, of $60 million for livestock methane reduction,” Ross noted. “There’s new $30 million investment for pollinator habitat projects and $20 million for the development of conservation planning programs…We also…