…of the multitude of biological and environmental constraints will require continued new discoveries and a cadre of graduates who are prepared to enter the agricultural workforce,” said NIFA Director Sonny…
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
…that govern the movement into and within the United States of plant pests, biological control agents, and soil, has been extended until April 19, 2017. This 30 day extension will…
Funding for Plant and Animal Phenomics and Microbiome Projects
…of how microbial communities interact with one another and with their plant and animal hosts,” said James Olds, NSF assistant director for Biological Sciences. “The results have the potential to…
Dicamba Herbicide Lawsuit Cites Endangered Species Concerns
…suit include the National Family Farm Coalition, Center for Food Safety, Center for Biological Diversity, and the Pesticide Action Network of North America. The suit was filed on January 20…
Agri View: Gulf Dead Zone
…normally be teeming with life become, essentially, biological deserts. Hypoxic zones can occur naturally, but scientists are concerned about the areas created or enhanced by human activity. There are many…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Predictor
…nuts Monitoring of NOW populations and timing of adult NOW moth flights In-season control of NOW with insecticides or biological control agents Prompt harvest before a third generation of NOW…
Test Uses Novel Antibodies to Detect Shiga Toxins
…Cheng. The new antibodies have been licensed to Abraxis LLC, TechLab, Inc., and List Biological Laboratories Inc. Read more about this research in the January 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine….
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…of Lasioptera donacis in the continental United States to biologically control giant reed, Arundo donax. Based on the finding of no significant impact, we will not prepare an environmental impact…
APHIS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule
…such as the Environmental Protection Agency. As it relates to the regulation of biological control organisms, this proposed rule would: Establish criteria regarding the movement and release of certain biological…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…reasonable range of Delta conveyance alternatives, including various routes and carrying capacities. Now that the EIR/EIS is completed, Biological Opinions are expected to be finalized in early 2017, clearing the…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…Agricultural Research Service; The U.S. Agency for International Development; Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council of the United Kingdom; Grains Research and Development Corporation of Australia; Department of Biotechnology of…
Water Bill with Drought Relief on President’s Desk
…not intuition,” Feinstein said. “The provisions include daily monitoring of fish in turbid water, ending the winter storm payback requirement, requiring agencies to explain when they pump less than biological…
EPA Approves Some Dicamba-Based Herbicides
…to use the product on growing crops. Environmental groups were not happy with the approval. The Center for Biological Diversity says the ruling will lead to a sharp increase in…
Environmental Assessment for the Biological Control of Giant Reed
…a biological control agent to reduce the severity of giant reed infestations that are pervasive in the riparian areas of the Southwest United States, especially in California and the Rio…