…grow. Research has shown that children participating in SNAP face lower risks of nutritional deficiencies and poor health, which can improve their health over their lifetime. Also, SNAP helps children…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
…discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
…been shown to be very effective in supporting important pollinators such as bees and monarch butterflies. Wojcik said that pollinator habitats on farmland are critical and conservation programs can play…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…purchase. So, we’re excited about that.” The Seeds for Bees program provides cover crop mixes to farmers to help develop additional habitat for bees and other pollinators. Almond growers have…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-08-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers land following due to lack of water availability, the pollinator partnership on-farm conservation…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…as our farmers and ranchers and foresters are very excited and anxious to work with the USDA on how we address climate from a way that deals with soil health,…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Jim Baird last month. Jones noted that the legislation would also direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a soil health study to demonstrate…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…the rural economy. I believe a transformed food system also leads to better health outcomes for Americans by increasing access to healthy locally grown food and lowering healthcare costs for…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…probiotic supplementation on plant health and resistance. Researchers from Iowa State University will be involved in multiple projects funded by the program. One project includes the modeling of bacteria movement…
MSOB: Biological Approaches to Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
…health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse…
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
…is also grown in other countries where there are colder climates. The berries resemble blue berries and grow on a similar bush. They have a number of health benefits and…
Farm Bureau Virtual Event Focuses on Farmer Mental Health
Putting a focus on mental health for farmers. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Farmers Saving Lives – Virtual Event hosted by AFBF’s Farm State of Mind Campaign Join AFBF…
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
…insect control, for plant parasitic nematode control, for disease control, and then also for plant health, what people tend to call ‘biostimulants.’” While there are compatibility challenges involved with treating…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
…to certification – USDA has helped producers participate in new markets while investing in the long-term health of their operations,” Ducheneaux explained. “We launched the Organic and Transitional Education and…