…decisions about practices they may be considering. “There’s a hesitation among a lot of farmers to invest time, money and equipment to adopt soil health practices because they don’t know…
Almond Update: Watch Five Tips to Reduce Dust from Sweeper Equipment
As AgNet West reported last week, dust reduction research has led to incentive programs to replace equipment and continuing trials in off-ground harvesting. But what can growers do right now…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
…and learn more about incentive programs that help upgrade equipment to low-dust technology. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
…Almond Board of California launched best management practices for growers to reduce dust. ABC put together resources about keeping your orchard floor clean, sweeper and pickup equipment recommendations, and assistance…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…of AMMP and adhere to several guidelines. New technologies proposed will need to be ready to deploy on a commercial scale and must not involve any proprietary products or equipment….
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
…provide some guidance. You also need to make sure that you have contacted Cal/OSHA.” Employers should be providing all of the necessary personal protective equipment to prevent a coronavirus outbreak…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…propose cannot be proprietary, or require the use of exclusive products, materials, or equipment. Proposals much include peer-reviewed research which demonstrates the practice will be effective in improving soil health…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…protective equipment and sanitation supplies. The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) also sent its own letter to lawmakers, highlighting the struggles of U.S. cattle producers. The group recommends extending the…
USDA Approves $2.5 Million for California Water Investments
…water distribution pipeline and for the installation of other equipment and appurtenances. The Snowshoe Springs Association and Mutual Benefit Water Company will be using the financial support from USDA to…
Tree Nut Industry Provides Funding for more UCCE Researchers
…of the new research associates, along with travel and equipment expenses. The agreement dictates that the new UC positions are to be funded annually for up to three years depending…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…of medical news. Change the channel. Go work on a hobby, or start a project – there’s always a piece of equipment that needs fixing, on every farm in the…
Rice Weeds Growers Need to Look For in 2020
…that if somebody had some irrigation connected or was taking equipment or boats back and forth to the river it could spread. So, that’s why we just want everyone to…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…reported being unable to undertake routine planting, cultivation or crop-care activities due to lack of personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection. “Farmers and ranchers are doing all they can…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
…of contractors that can supply additional equipment, personnel, and services. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will also be providing technical assistance to producers and providing cost share assistance in line…