…biological screening outputs, and a fact sheet on a promising new variety that outperforms Nonpareil in several key categories. Work is also underway to convert advanced yield prediction models into…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…significant threat to California’s citrus industry, which is a vital part of the state’s agriculture. Researchers and agricultural officials continue to work on strategies for disease management, including biological control…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…months, tensions mounted. The Center for Biological Diversity sued the National Park Service, arguing grazing leases harm the environment. Meanwhile, the Public Lands Council defended ranchers, advocating for multi-use land…
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
…Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The Center for Biological Diversity says the work done by the Bureau to guard against the environmental effects of…
USDA Supporting Research to Address Palmer Amaranth
…$650,000 project, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, aims to create a biological herbicide using advanced synthetic biology techniques. The goal is to replace traditional chemical herbicides as concerns…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-26-24
On today’s show, why a lack of “winning solutions” may be hampering the adoption of biological materials. And, we talk with the Chief Executive Officer of NASDA, the National Association…
CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions
…IPM Solutions program aims to tackle the threat of invasive pests in California by researching effective management strategies before these pests arrive. Emphasizing low-impact methods such as biological control and…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
…At the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf shared his experience with biologicals in agriculture. Western United Dairies and the Almond Alliance…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…productive and continue to grow and produce a quality crop,” said Little. Listen to the full episode below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
At the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf shared his experience with biologicals in agriculture. He noted that with the increased interest in…
Week in Review: Efforts to Overcome INSV & Increasing Interest in Biologicals
…Salinas Biological Summit saw an increase in the number of attendees compared to last year, indicating a strong interest in understanding biologicals and how to use them. Stay informed about…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
…a recent meeting he participated in with IR-4 representatives during the Salinas Biological Summit. The mission of the IR-4 Project is to help ensure specialty crop growers have access to…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…efforts related to biological options during the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit. Part of ABC’s participation in the summit was to highlight the value of California almonds to an international crowd…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
At the second annual Salinas Biological Summit on June 25-26, industry leaders are making headway on biological inputs as a tool for improving sustainability in agriculture. Biologicals are based on…