…people of all sorts say, ‘hey, we have been underinvesting in biologicals. We have been thinking of them as an add-on; a nice thing to have, and not an essential…
USDA Details How Organic Transition Initiative Will Take Shape
…to communities across the country, but has historically been under-invested in,” said Organic Farming Research Foundation Executive Director Brise Tencer. “This is a meaningful investment in key programs to support…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-24-22
…for organic farming transition, and researchers looking to understand the implication of plastic mulch better. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
…a supply disruption going into the busy season. “While we’ve seen crude and natural gas raised to record prices, propane has been very steady during that same period of time….
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investments in two farming outreach and education efforts. As part of the investment, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is funding a…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-09-22
…the goal of the DPR proposed pesticide notification system and the impacts of the SCOTUS decision on AB 5 on the farming industry. Tune in to the show for these…
Week in Review: Ag’s Disadvantage in Politics & Inflation Reduction Act Investments
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence as it can be tough to match the spending power of other interests. The…
Innovation to Have Broader Impact on Ag Labor Than Immigration Policy
Changes in immigration policy may not bring about as much of a positive impact on ag labor as hoped. Farming operations have historically relied heavily on a migrant workforce to…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence. During the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, California State Senator Brian Dahle emphasized…
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
…with chefs that were able to see what we were doing with soybean oil and how it would work in their kitchens,” he said. “The heart-healthy oil is very friendly…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
…three weeks in multiple almond orchards capturing footage of bloom. Much of the focus on almond production revolves around pollination and bee health. One of the farmers, Christine Gemperle, is…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
…been taking other products into consideration and finding an opportunity to improve their efficacy. “We try to look at the synthetic products that are typically used by growers for a…