Growers will have more resources available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help support pollinator health and habitat. A grant of $1.7 million from the USDA’s Natural Resources…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
…down, a new grant that will support producers in helping increase pollinator health and the winter flooding program opportunities for rice growers. Tune in to the show for these news…
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
The next White House hunger, nutrition, and health conference is coming up this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. White House. Official residence and principal workplace of…
Tools for Varroa Management Guide
An update to a tool used for honey bee health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by David Mark from Pixabay The Honey Bee Health Coalition unveiled…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…to address issues of water, air, and soil quality in agricultural production. “The challenges that farmers and ranchers face require innovative solutions to support their continued ability to produce the…
Farm Safety and Health Week Coming Up
…healthy and safe workers. Every day will have a different theme, such as “Tractor Safety and Rural Roadway Safety,” on Monday, September 19. Farm Safety and Health Week Coming Up…
Pest Management Projects Receive $1.78 Million in Grant Support
…on pesticides and their impact on human health and the environment,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. “We are excited by the potential of these five projects…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-25-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a soil health case study detailing the value and benefits of cover cropping…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
A new soil health case study from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights the value and benefits of cover cropping. The study details the cover crop practices implemented by…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…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…
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
…citrus, figs, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes. USDA/APHIS image This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS Plant Protection and…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…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 helps a wide range of…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…livestock and poultry health care. USDA believes the rule change will help ensure a more competitive and fairer market for organic producers, ensuring production is consistent within the sector. “This…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
…Program. USDA would also be authorized to evaluate the potential of implementing other premium subsidies for other soil health practices. “The COVER Act is a game-changer policy that will help…