Tim Hearden

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Content Director at Western Farm Press

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Turkey farmer shares avian flu outbreak experience and advice

1 week 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

1 week 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

4 weeks 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’

1 month 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

1 month 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'

1 month 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.
Study brings exposure to Carbon Robotics’ weeder

2 months ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

In the year since a Western Growers study found that its LaserWeeder could save growers as much as 40% on their labor costs, these have been heady times for the Seattle-based Carbon Robotics. The 7-year-old company has roughly doubled sales of its weeder every year since it debuted, and now has more than 100 growers worldwide using it, said Brett Goodwin, the company’s vice president of marketing. Riding that momentum, the company on Feb.
Scientists still learning about HPAI

2 months ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

Newton, Utah, dairy producer Cassie McKinnon hasn’t seen an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in her herd. But some of her neighbors have. She’s seen their animals appearing lethargic and slow, and generally not looking very healthy. And her family is placing an extra emphasis on biosecurity. “We try to do as much prevention as we can,” McKinnon said. “We make sure the guys are using protective equipment.
Still too many vineyards in PNW, wine rep says

2 months ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

Red wine grapes grow in Oregon. A structural oversupply of wine grapes, particularly reds, has prompted industry leaders to urge producers to downsize vineyards.Oregon State UniversityAs California winegrape growers have been urged for two years in a row to raze 50,000 acres of vineyards to correct a structural oversupply of grapes, Oregon and Washington producers should consider downsizing, too.
Almonds go Prime Time at the Super Bowl

2 months ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

Pro sports superstar Deion Sanders is in his second season hyping California almonds, and his efforts have taken him to this weekend’s Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Sanders, a former pro football and baseball player who is now the head football coach at the University of Colorado, will be the face of the Golden State’s popular tree nut today, Feb. 7, at one of the NFL’s most high-profile events, Radio Row.