…of Extension in Biological Control at UC, Riverside, Mark Hoddle said in a statement. “This is something every Californian benefits from.” The program aims to predict the potential arrival and…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…methane emission reduction measures. DPR Director Julie Henderson said biological products will have a role to play in transitioning to more sustainable pest management. The funding will be utilized to…
Biologicals Represent an ‘Interesting Option’ for Sustainable Pest Management
…One of the priority actions highlighted in the Roadmap includes expediting reviews of softer chemicals and biologicals. The concept was referenced by Henderson during the recent Salinas Biological Summit. Henderson…
Week in Review: Strong Potential for Biologicals & Spotted Lanternfly Mitigation Plan Developed
A total of five biological products were part of the study conducted at the UC Research Farm in Shafter. The new spotted lanternfly mitigation strategy is detailed in a report…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
…pressure as compared to the control and other biological products,” Sidhu explained. “We had these weekly sprays starting at the onset of the disease and then a month before harvesting….
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers trade with India, biological solutions, investments in underserved producers, along with USMCA and…
Biological Summit Highlights Promising Future and Short-Term Challenges
Earlier this week the Western Growers Association (WGA) hosted the inaugural 2023 Salinas Biological Summit. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from government officials, growers, agtech innovators, and…
VofV: How Bayer’s Dr. Frank Wong Overcame His Skepticism About Biologicals
Dr. Frank Wong, one of Bayer’s Industry Affairs Directors, discusses his shift in opinion about biological solutions on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley. “I would say that…
INSV Infections Low to Start Season, But Concerns Remain with Drying Conditions
…need to be looking at what biological controls can help reduce the population.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation…
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
…utilizing biological solutions in agriculture. In this episode, Cochran shares his insight into how to optimize the benefits of biologicals, which, he says, starts with the relationship with growers: “The…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…and Agriculture, the Sukup Global Food Security award, a certificate of appreciation from the Secretary of Agriculture and the AE50 award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…Trade Association, Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA), and Humic Products Trade Association have noted that the provisions of the bill are badly needed. “BPIA believes this legislation is critically important…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
Biosolutions are continually gaining interest from farmers with more awareness and options available. However, there are important factors to consider when contemplating a biological material. Technical Services Manager for UPL…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…consider ecological innovations and develop new solutions that way,” Wackers explained. Listen to the full episode with Felix Wackers below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West…