…they’ve defined it, is particulate matter 2.5,” said Wolfe. “The frustration here, the challenge here, is that we’re using a measurement to trigger when we provide additional personal protective equipment,…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…an estimated $64.5 billion. Broadband connectivity allows equipment like cloud-connected planters, irrigators, tractors and harvesters to automatically change application rates for seed, fertilizer and more. This improves sustainability by enabling…
Drip Irrigation System Ideas You Can Build Yourself
…be costly if you buy them in the store. Instead, there are many do it yourself drip irrigation systems out there. And you may already have some of the equipment…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…techniques and equipment needs, Collins highlighted a comparatively limited amount of knowledge for hemp production as being another obstacle to overcome. “We’re in the very beginnings of this. We are…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
…maintenance on the equipment,” Wolfe said as an example. “They’ve got a thoughtful program for the pieces of equipment they use to fix stuff, like a grinder, but they didn’t…
Accident Spurs Lone Worker Protocol Thoughts
…him with ample personal protective equipment,” AgSafe President and CEO Amy Wolfe said. Although it’s still uncertain to what exactly lead to the death of the individual, Wolfe said being…
California Rice Planting Back on Track After Getting A Late Start
…on a much better track. This is highly sophisticated equipment so they can cover a lot of ground in a hurry,” said Morris. “If things are condensed too much then…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
…equipment, custom services, and labor are all based on January 2019 figures. The report can help a producer estimate potential returns as well as help formulate budget strategies and evaluate…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
…labor costs as a contributing factor for implementing more technologically advanced equipment in their operation. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
…local, state, or federal agencies for equipment intended to be replaced are ineligible to apply for the District program for that particular piece of equipment. Through a combined public and…
CFBF: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements ‘Unrealistic’
…underestimated.” Borden also noted that the size of the equipment cited in the analysis would not adequately meet the new nighttime lighting requirements. The specific lighting tower and rechargeable generator…
Western View: Diamonds Found in California?
…bought up all of the outstanding stock he could, and sold off the equipment. The mine never reopened. Why did he suddenly decide the diamonds were worthless? Why buy back…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…equipment to further minimize the amount of dust-off during planting; and implementing an ISO planting equipment standard to better control dust emissions. For more information, visit seed-treatment-guide.com. The Guide to Seed Treatment…
Reporting Field Crew Property Theft
Theft has been an ongoing issue for the agriculture industry for years. People steal fruits and nuts, agriculture equipment, livestock and now personal items of field crew members. While theft…