…equipment (such as wearing coveralls, gloves and goggles) when handling pesticides. Bains goes out to translate in the field about three or four times per year. “We try to do…
UC Studies Outline Costs of Tomato Irrigation Systems
…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…
Adaptable Big Data Management
…to adapt OnFarm software to their current equipment, or choose equipment from different companies that may have better deals. Donny said the other problem they have seen is when growers…
Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® Fungicide Registered for Walnuts
…easy to pour, with virtually no dust, and is non-abrasive to equipment. Dithane F-45 can be tank mixed with commonly-used copper products. Additionally, the “Rainshield” technology – a combination of…
Six Cold Nights do Little Damage to Citrus Crop
…their equipment at least 10 hours each night. Navel orange growers, depending on location, ran their equipment for six to eight hours. The citrus industry has spent over $16.5 million…
As of January 1: Cold Weather Not Damaging to State’s Citrus
…growers, on average, ran their equipment at least ten hours with navel orange growers, depending on location, running their equipment for six hours. Some of the coldest pockets in areas…
Western View: Your Phone is Your Partner
…century. Another useful tool is TractorPal. This App keeps track of all of your equipment, your maintenance records, even serial IDs and parts numbers. And if you need to replace…
Congress Passes Key Tax Extenders Legislation
…the extension of Section 179, a provision that provides a higher deduction level for some capital expenditures, like machinery and equipment, and the extension of bonus depreciation are key for…
Agri View: For Sale
Everett Griner talks about the demand growing for used farm equipment in today’s Agri View. For Sale…
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
…more than half – $26,000 – of the price for equipment such as shopping carts, a forklift, and two floor scales. The upgrades to the facility and equipment makes Rhinelander…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…range of irrigation-related projects such as pump improvements, equipment to facilitate water saving measures and other quantifiable water distribution and greenhouse gas reduction management practices. Prospective applicants must access the…
Deere Announces More Layoffs
Equipment manufacturing company Deere will lay off more than 600 employees. The announcement came as the company appears to be facing demand slumps. The layoffs will occur at four manufacturing…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
…Helps Energy Efficiency Green says they offer language-barrier training for workers who deal with the equipment on a regular basis and it’s a win-win situation for everyone involved when water…
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…of farm equipment, chemicals, livestock, and crops highlight the need for YSFB’s efforts to bring together local law enforcement and current technology available for farmers and ranchers to reduce their…