…management. A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is compatible with their operation. As part of the application process, applicants will work with NRCS…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
Hortau, a provider of precision irrigation management systems and services since 2002, has secured $10 million in financing to fuel company growth and broaden its service offering to growers in…
Superbowl: Food Safety
…make sure this doesn’t happen at your party – some helpful tips from The U-S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. • Use effective clock management with your…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…bloom may impact bee brood (developing larvae). Along these lines, it is extremely important that pesticide applications at bloom follow these best management practices: Applications of insecticides during bloom should…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
…upon the strength of their sales networks and global technology platforms to fully leverage the newly acquired breeding capabilities. “The management and employees of Genica are pleased to join the…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…Management Practices for California Almonds” (Almonds.com/BeeBMPs) includes strategies for protecting honey bees while also protecting the crop. The most important strategy is to spray fungicides only after bees have removed…
Sagebrush Rebellion pt. 3
…out, and how much prison time the protesters end up with, we expect that the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) will take a hard look at its relationships with land…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…offer will commence in the coming weeks and the transaction is expected to conclude by the end of the year. Syngenta’s existing management will continue to run the company. After…
Ag Leadership Class to Present Poverello House with $100,000 Donation
…which will provide hot meals and fresh produce to rural communities in the San Joaquin Valley. Drawing on their experience in foodservice and resource management, the Poverello House will operate…
Agri View: Agriculture Future
…in management and business within the food, ag and related segments. Positions will range from ag loan officers, farm labor and marketing specialists to land use managers and sales and…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
More than 50 beginning farmers and ranchers have completed risk management and leadership training through the National Farmers Union’s Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI). The organization will be seeking candidates for…
Almond Tools Eliminating Pest Resistance
…other techniques.” The availability of products and techniques allows growers to make a true integrated management system and Haviland says that management style has alleviated many resistance concerns. “When you…
Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands
…managers can mitigate some of these impacts and build resiliency in forests through appropriate management actions. “Since 2000, fire seasons have grown longer and the frequency, size and severity of…
Women’s Conference Provides Management, Leadership Skills
…operations. “This conference offers women of all ages the opportunity to come together to network, refine their leadership and farm management skills, and learn from agricultural experts and leaders,” said…