Tim Hearden

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Content Director at Western Farm Press

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California considers coyote hunting restrictions, ranchers object

3 days ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

Tim Hearden, Senior Editor, Western Farm PressA collared coyote overlooks downtown Los Angeles.Johanna Turner/UCANRA subcommittee of the Califrornia Fish and Game Commission will meet Thursday, May 15, to consider putting limits on a rule allowing coyotes to be taken at any time of the year and at any number.
Make America Healthy Again boosts organic farming support in Congress

6 days ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

For more than 40 years, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has owned and worked an organic farm on the island of North Haven, growing and selling produce for farmers’ markets and local restaurants. She quips that the experience makes her the ranking organic farmer in Congress, where she is serving her ninth term.
Washington dairies achieve avian flu-free status in USDA milk testing

2 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

The USDA’s National Milk Testing Strategy program has confirmed that Washington state’s dairies have achieved Stage 4 status, meaning that no cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been detected in the state’s dairy cattle or milk supply. State agriculture officials have been collecting monthly milk samples from dairy producers since November, assembling data to demonstrate that there are no signs of avian flu in the state’s herds.
Tractor Supply expands with new Idaho distribution center

2 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

From left, Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, Tractor Supply Co. chief supply chain officer Colin Yankee and Nampa, Idaho mayor Debbie King take part in a groundbreaking ceremony for Tractor Supply's planned new distribution facility in Nampa.Tractor Supply Co.Farm equipment retailer Tractor Supply Co., has broken ground on what will be its first distribution center in the Pacific Northwest, an 865,000-square-foot facility in Nampa, Idaho that will be the 11th such center in the company’s network.
Turkey farmer shares avian flu outbreak experience and advice

3 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

When sixth-generation turkey farmer Erica Sawatzke looks out over her flock, she can quickly sense when there’s a problem. “For us on our farm, on most days with healthy flocks of turkeys, if I have five that die, that’s kind of a red flag for me,” said Sawatzke, owner of Oakdale Farm in Douglas County, Minn.
Case IH showcases new Farmall C tractors

4 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

Farm shows are perfect opportunities for the company to introduce its new medium-utility tractor series, which delivers expanded features, versatile design and precision technology to meet the needs of varied farm operations. For Case IH, the winter farm show circuit was the perfect venue to introduce the company’s new series of Farmall C medium utility tractors, which boast elevated performance, comfort and power.
West Coast farm shows make a big impression

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

People cram into one of the indoor exhibit halls at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif., in mid-FebruaryTim HeardenFive years after COVID-19 put a halt to social gatherings and pushed most agricultural shows and conferences online, there were few signs this winter that anyone is still hesitant to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with others to see the latest in equipment and information.
The ag economy and the ‘hairdresser test’

2 months ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

One of the highlights of the American Pistachio Growers’ recent conference in Monterey, Calif. – and the one that created the most buzz – was a presentation by noted economist Marci Rossell, who worked on corporate investments for OppenheimerFund before gaining fame as CNBC’s chief economist. She is now on the speaker circuit as an expert economic forecaster.
DWR’s Nemeth signals détente with feds on water

2 months ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

Despite recent political posturing over water management in California, the state’s top water official says her agency is working closely with the federal government to maximize long-term water resilience for people and farms.
'It doesn't harm or touch the crop'

2 months ago | farmprogress.com | Todd Fitchette |Tim Hearden

As laser weeders go, the newest generation of Carbon Robotics machines are smaller, lighter, faster and less expensive than the previous generation. The new G2 generation operates as a pull-behind implement that connects to the PTO of existing tractors. The PTO runs a generator that powers the more powerful 240 watt lasers and upgraded NVIDIA GPU’s. With no agrochemicals involved, the laser weeders are positioned well for organic farming operations.