New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal areas of California. Lead author of a research paper that was recently published, Kaan…
Study Finds Genetics Rather Than Environment Are Source of THC Levels in Hemp
…reducing some risk for growers. Senior author of the study and professor in the horticulture section of the School of Integrative Plant Science in the College of Agriculture and Life…
Almond Update: Sweeper and Pickup Tips to Reduce Dust
…low dust equipment and implementing dust-reducing practices. ABC has a set of tips for using sweeper and pickup equipment to address dust issues in orchards. The recommendations are designed to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-12-21
…dust in your almond orchards, a water coalition urging the House to act quickly on the infrastructure bill and the optimism for moving forward to address water following the curtailment…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-05-21
…reduce harvest dust in almond orchards by 50 percent and the adoption of the emergency curtailment order by the state water board. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Diligent Industry Efforts to Reduce Dust at Harvest
…Brian Wahlbrink noted the successes he’s seen with off-ground harvest and dust reduction. “Some of the benefits of off-ground harvest beyond reducing dust is keeping dust and mites out of…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…costs for chipping their trees, or watering the roads to keep the dust down, or sending in tests for their wells to third-party consultants, that might cost hundreds or even…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-29-21
…picks up, the regulatory pressure on California production having an impact globally, and get the low down on almond grower’s experience with dust reduction in this week’s Almond Update. Tune…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
A recent episode of the Almond Journey podcast from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights one producer’s experiences with dust reduction. Bret Sill is the ranch manager for Sill…
Almond Update: Multiple Benefits of Keeping Orchard Floors Clean
…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…
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…
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…