…a recent meeting he participated in with IR-4 representatives during the Salinas Biological Summit. The mission of the IR-4 Project is to help ensure specialty crop growers have access to…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…efforts related to biological options during the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit. Part of ABC’s participation in the summit was to highlight the value of California almonds to an international crowd…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
At the second annual Salinas Biological Summit on June 25-26, industry leaders are making headway on biological inputs as a tool for improving sustainability in agriculture. Biologicals are based on…
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
…agencies. Environmental groups, including Friends of the River and the Center for Biological Diversity, had argued that the project would harm endangered fish by diverting too much water from the…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…the online survey together. The goal is to see what kind of biologicals, microbials, or other biological pesticides are being used in various crops in California. “It will help us…
Cell-Cultured Meat Labeling Questions
…have cultivated in a lab.” Speaker William Hallman, Professor, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University agreed that there’s a lot yet to be determined. “I think it’s a…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…discuss how the organization and its team are actively addressing issues like automation solution, climate challenges, food safety developments, biological input innovation and more. Join us as we explore this…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…system. Regenerative has to be built within a biological system, not within a chemical system.” Peterson grows a variety of fruits in Kingsburg, including apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, as well…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
…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…