…explore all the woodwork, the carvings, old equipment, and unique old buildings scattered around the village. But what really makes Parkfield unique is a man: Jack Varian. Jack and his…
Managing Dust at Harvest Videos
…to keep the top four most effective dust reduction practices top of mind. It also includes a keychain that doubles as a measuring tool for adjusting harvest equipment. Using the…
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…impact on agriculture and natural resources by damaging crops, agricultural equipment, and impacting wildlife. As an urban pest, IFA are a nuisance pest and can cause allergic reactions including rare…
New Olive Growing Cost Studies
…of prices and yields. Other tables show the monthly cash costs, the costs and returns per acre, hourly equipment costs, and the whole farm annual equipment, investment and business overhead…
Consumers Backing Away from Higher-Priced, Cage-Free Eggs
…adding that cage-free sales are suffering. The changes have prompted some producers to delay or even cancel their orders for cage-free equipment from leading providers of cage-free housing. From…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…million in goods and equipment and successfully aided law enforcement in dozens of arrests through its 24/7/365 command center and cargo crime database. The CargoNet AlertSearch allows users to search…
Air Quality Incentives Available
…conservation treatments for this initiative include replacing old, high-polluting off-road mobile farm equipment with newer, cleaner models and transitioning to cleaner irrigation pump engines and electric motors. More information is…
Almond Board: CASP Workshop July 7 & 8
…and consultants discussing the following topics: Using CASP online tools to meet your growing needs Nitrogen calculator, mapping, irrigation Harvest equipment demonstration and discussion View harvest equipment and learn how…
July 4th Food Safety
…spending more time outside – away from the sink and equipment in the kitchen that help consumers keep food safe.” The Danger Zone is the temperature range between 40 °F…
Agri View: New Nut Champion
…shellers for wholesale prices. Farmers shelling their pecans prior to selling must keep in mind the costs for shelling equipment and additional labor (NMSU – Cooperative Extension, 2010). Read more….
Agri View: Animal Disease
…dipped in or sprayed with 2% sodium hydroxide. Equipment should be disinfected after handling, vaccinating, or testing mink on infected farms. Raccoons and flies may serve as vectors, and their…
Agri View: Farm Trends
…payments on debt. Net farm income is a freaking mess. It’s the gross farm income minus all kinds of guesswork, including depreciation of land or equipment, household expenses, inventory changes,…
U.S. EPA Fines Fresno Pesticide Distributor for Failure to Properly Label High-Risk Pesticide
…risks associated with the product, including the required use of personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear and gloves, designed to minimize contact with the product. For more information about…
Honeybees-How to Keep Them
…focus, recently launched a spin-off targeted even more specifically at beginners. Williams-Sonoma, ostensibly a kitchenware retailer, started selling beekeeping equipment in 2012. Even Costco carries hives these days. Read more….