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Private pesticide applicator trainings set for Williamson County, Texas

Three sessions, scheduled each in June, September and November, will provide all training, materials and information necessary to pass the private applicator exam. more »

Georgia’s Beginner Pecan Class set for June 15

Held every other year, this one-day course covers everything from cultivar selection and production to disease control and market overviews. Pesticide credits are available, and lunch is included. more »

University of Georgia offers Small Pecan Producer’s Workshop

This one-day workshop is designed to provide hands-on learning to teach smaller growers to adapt production techniques. more »

Earn credit for course on air blast sprayer calibration

California almond growers can participate in an interactive, five-module course covering calibration, calculations and how factors like droplet size and weather can affect coverage. more »

Water transfers for irrigation become hot California commodity

In the land that grows a wide range of commodities, water is its own commodity as the wheeling-and-dealing and negotiation of water transfers and land idling become integral in these drought years. more »

Hull split means one thing: It’s time to spray the almonds

Almond hull split is right around the corner, and growers know this is a critical time for pest management. more »

Global Harvest Automation Initiative selects 13 innovative companies

Specialty crops have their sights set on mechanization, and the inaugural group of innovators selected by Western Growers is ready to tackle the mechanization goal. more »

Emrick joins Bee Vectoring Technologies as California territory manager

Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. announced May 18 that Michael Emrick has joined the company as territory manager for California. Emrick brings extensive agricultural experience and impor... more »