Briefs: Irrigation equipment stolen Nov 13, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
More than cuddly bunnies (1) Oct 5, 2009
"Bass Equipment on Westside Road in Healdsburg has rabbit cages, feeders and brass water nipples. I had been worrying about futzing around with water bottles, but the nipples fit onto irrigation line and mean the rabbits can drink whenever they like. You can find the irrigation equipment, except the nipples, at Garrett's Hardware or Harmony Farm Supply.Put the cages where you'll be able to rake the manure out regularly. Rabbit droppings are great fertilizer and need no composting before feeding... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Police and federal DEA agents entered the home the next day and found a “a hydroponic grow system that filled two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, with equipment used to test pH and nutrient levels, air circulators and exhaust fans.” Sep 26, 2009
In 2008, Hull police raided a Manomet Avenue house and discovered 113 plants, false walls, electrical and irrigation equipment and gas lines connected to carbon dioxide generators. about this issue. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Tax panel OKs compromise for Madison farmers Aug 29, 2009
The compromise adjusted the value by removing the rental cost of irrigation equipment from the cash rent value of agricultural property. "The process, in our opinion was handled professionally, and resulted in an accurate base for future valuations. The process would not have been possible without your involvement and support," wrote Katsilometes. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Indian farmers driven to suicide Aug 28, 2009
As farmers depend increasingly on loans to buy fertilizer, irrigation equipment and increasingly expensive high-tech seeds, they are driven directly into the hands of moneylenders who charge up to 30 percent interest, activists say. The lack of access to bank credit at reasonable rates laid the groundwork for the trouble years ago, said K. Ramakrishan, president of the Andhra Pradesh Farmers' Association. (MSNBC -- International)
Drought hasn't slowed water use by some (474) Aug 20, 2009
Both contractors had been to the house on numerous occasions in the last few months, attempting to correct problems with both the pool and the irrigation equipment, he said. Jackson said he was certain his water consumption would decline significantly when those problems are resolved and the new landscaping is established. (Boerne Star, TX)
Gunbarrel revisited Aug 9, 2009
TWyo wrote on Aug 8, 2009 8:12 AM:" The Gunbarrel fire was asinine, there are two sides to economics of wildfires, one is extremely detrimental to those negatively effected and like a lot of wildfires it was a cash cow for those that benefit economically, and those that benefit the most are federal, state, and local government employees that receive extra pay while being assigned to one of the fires, and it also takes the salaries away from what their regular agencies would have to pay them,... (Casper Star-Tribune)
• Irrigation scholarships awarded Jul 30, 2009
Irrigation scholarships awarded Six students from southern Idaho have received scholarships from the Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association. Adam Burk, son of John and Melanie Burk of Bliss, has been awarded a 500 scholarship. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Squeezing every drop Jul 30, 2009
The report suggests a variety of ways to support greater efficiency, including rebates for efficient irrigation equipment and pricing policies that favor those who conserve. Woolf said Westlands has a program to offer low-interest loans to farmers who switch to more efficient irrigation systems. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Madison County gives final word to farmers (230) Jul 30, 2009
The adjustment will lower property values because the rental cost of irrigation equipment has been removed from the cash rent value of agricultural property. "We have recalculated the values removing from the tax base certain irrigation equipment that should not have been taxable anyway," said Madison County Commissioner Kimber Ricks ... Irrigation equipment is tax exempt by the Idaho State Code. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Timely rains will help the 2009 Minnesota crop (37) Jul 29, 2009
The irrigation equipment is running throughout this region. Soybeans are wilting on lighter soils. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Valmont Reports Second Quarter Results Jul 22, 2009
July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ), a leading global manufacturer of engineered support structures for infrastructure, mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, and a provider of coating services, reported second quarter sales of $498 ... Center pivot and linear move mechanized irrigation equipment and parts for agriculture in global markets ... Global demand for irrigation equipment was substantially lower than last year's record levels. (PR Newswire)
* G8 creates big chance for small African farmers Jul 22, 2009
They are hungry because they lack the ability to buy high-yield seeds, fertilizer, irrigation equipment and other tools needed to increase productivity. As a result, their output is meager and insufficient for their subsistence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
US, Canadian leaders seek help on mussels Jul 19, 2009
In Idaho, the annual cost would be 90 million to maintain dams, irrigation equipment and other operations if the mussels spread. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Fair to honor longtime agricultural supporters Jul 15, 2009
The co-op s diverse offerings include fertilizer, fencing, veterinary supplies, pet food and other animal feed, irrigation equipment, clothes, boots and more. A full-service department provides installation and repairs for pump systems. (Santa Maria Times)
Job openings in US remain at record low Jul 8, 2009
Richard Parod, chief executive officer of Lindsay Corp., said July 1 that the maker of GrowSmart irrigation equipment - which had eliminated almost 37 percent of its workforce by the end of the third quarter - doesn t anticipate significant further reductions. Even so, a Labor report on July 2 showed the jobless rate rose to 9. (Boston Globe)
Blueberry production up, but no record year Jul 7, 2009
The biggest costs blueberry growers face typically is when they begin, since irrigation equipment is needed to protect berries from the heat, Johnson said. And while it's hard work to grow blueberries year after year, Johnson said they're relatively cheap to grow, since they typically don't need as much fertilizer as other crops. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rain across state; but overall still dry Jun 30, 2009
"For us, since it was a fairly decent rain, we were able to turn off some of our irrigation equipment" for a day or two, Bundy said. "The bad thing is it was not area-wide. It was pretty well isolated," he said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Authorities Find Massive Marijuana Grow Near Coast Jun 27, 2009
Drug investigators from two counties said they found 20,000 pot plants growing by a campsite with irrigation equipment and firearms. They added that a 48-year-old man carrying a loaded 10 mm handgun was arrested and others fled into the woods about 10 miles southeast of South Bend. (KIRO TV, WA)
Extreme heat kills hundreds of cattle in Nebraska Jun 27, 2009
And Pachta said the feedlots are working hard to keep the cattle cool by providing water and spraying cattle down with irrigation equipment. The high temperatures this week were especially hard on cattle because they followed an unusually cool period this spring, said Jim Schneider with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's extension office in Hamilton County. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Zimbabwe: The Bad News of a Relatively Good Maize Harvest Jun 26, 2009
The increase in maize production is tempered by the forecast for a winter wheat crop of just 12,000 tons, "the lowest ever and dramatically down from 242,000 tons in 2006," a consequence of high input costs, "financial liquidity" problems and intermittent electricity supplies to power irrigation equipment. Initial forecasts were that about 2. (allAfrica.com)
Eight miles of the Missouri Jun 25, 2009
Abandoned irrigation equipment dumped along the riverbank is too heavy to move. By now, it has become part of the landscape, much like the rusting rail cars sitting above the western bank. (Helena Independent Record)
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes to U.S. Indices Jun 5, 2009
Valmont Industries designs and manufactures poles, towers and structures for lighting and traffic, wireless communication and utility markets, is a provider of protective coating services, and manufactures mechanized irrigation equipment. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, the company will be added to the S&P MidCap 400 GICS Industrial Machinery Sub-Industry index. (PR Newswire)
Potato plant isnt forgotten Jun 4, 2009
Williston Herald - Online Edition. Williston Herald Print Edition. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Bill J. WhitleyJune 30, 1932-May 26, 2009 Jun 3, 2009
Whitley Machinery expanded and started specializing in irrigation equipment and repair. Bill owned and operated the company until 1955 when his son Jerry took over the business and Bill started his Retirement Career. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Keep money from going down the drain May 27, 2009
Many business and homeowners would be surprised to find out how much water they waste in hydrating their gardens and landscaping, according to Ray Thengvall, the owner of Frog Hollow Green Group. Frog Hollow, which operates at 667 S. Main St., Angels Camp, has been in business in California since 1978, moving to the foothills in 1989. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
New laws in North Dakota: A to Z May 10, 2009
IRRIGATION: Used repair parts for irrigation equipment are exempted from the 3 percent state gross receipts tax. (HB1289). (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
BB&T, DryShips, Huntington, Mattel, Motorola, SunTrust: U.S. Equity Movers Apr 18, 2009
The maker of light poles and irrigation equipment reported first-quarter profit of $1. 37 a share, topping the average analyst estimate by 27 percent. (Bloomberg -- US)
Valmont Announces First Quarter Results Apr 17, 2009
April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a leading global manufacturer of engineered support structures for infrastructure, mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, and a provider of coating services, reported sales for the first quarter of $455 ... "Our irrigation customers reacted to uncertainty in the global economy and significantly lower commodity prices by purchasing substantially less irrigation equipment. Weakness in the general industrial economy... (PR Newswire)
Gooding, Jerome officials seek help from road users Apr 14, 2009
Agricultural organizations can place extra strain on rural roads through commercial vehicle traffic or misaligned irrigation equipment that sprays onto roads flanking crops. "We don't have many bad operators," Sabala said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
ENCINITAS: Community garden proposed for city property Apr 14, 2009
A new city staff report indicates that the initial start-up expenses for a community garden could include the installation of a water meter, as well as irrigation equipment and fencing. Radmill said project supporters would be happy to have just 1 acre of the 9. (North County Times)
Valmont Industries, Inc. First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call Apr 14, 2009
April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a leading global manufacturer of engineered support structures for infrastructure, mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, and a provider of coating services, will hold its First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Friday, April 17, 2009 beginning at 8:00 a.m. CDT. ... Valmont also leads the world in mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, enhancing food production while conserving and protecting natural... (PR Newswire)
Drastic water cuts expected for the Bay Area Apr 4, 2009
Offering rebates up to $350 on irrigation equipment and other devices. East Bay Municipal Water District: Mandatory rationing of 15 percent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
FALLBROOK: Future of agriculture industry on the line as water woes play out (22) Mar 17, 2009
She said her business spent 150,000 last year, not including labor costs, to change out irrigation equipment and install computers to automatically shut off the flow of water at just the right time. "It was very expensive to do ---- everything is expensive when you start changing things like that over," said Kister. (North County Times)
Money stays here Mar 5, 2009
When I go out and plant a new almond orchard, I use American-made equipment to prepare the field, install irrigation equipment made in Fresno, purchase cultural equipment and harvest equipment made in California, and finally process the crop with American-made equipment. The crop is then trucked to the port of Oakland to be exported. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Valmont Board Declares Quarterly Dividend Feb 25, 2009
Valmont also leads the world in mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, enhancing food production while conserving and protecting natural water resources. SOURCE Valmont Industries, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Nigeria: Govt Earmarks N250 Billion for Commercial Agriculture Feb 25, 2009
These include machinery, soil management instruments and irrigation equipment. At yesterday's exhibition, various simple agriculture technologies were introduced. (allAfrica.com)
