…to mitigate the evolving issues that affect production and increase yield through varietal research,” said CRB President Marcy L. Martin. The spending bill passed by Congress also addresses other priorities…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 12-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts on rural communities when drought prevents production, reasons for the almond…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…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 production –…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
…and vegetables, grains, feed, oilseeds, and planting seeds, processed foods, sweeteners and sweetener products, tobacco, cotton, and peanuts. Applicants must have expertise in U.S. agriculture and experience in international trade…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
What state and products lead in organic production? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) this month released the…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…Secure Food Act failing to be supported in the Senate. “Congress missed a huge opportunity and did not do their part to improve production and increase the legal supply of…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…impacting tomato production. Biobest R&D Director, Felix Wackers explained that the mite species Pronematus ubiquitous is the first effective biocontrol solution for tomato russet mite. But during the trials they…
Week in Review: More Than Double Average Snowpack & Adapting to Production Challenges
U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist, Brad Rippey explained that it looks like a strong start to the season so far. Quality Assurance and Public Relations Manager for Divine Flavor, Michael…
Experience and Education Critical for Adapting to Agricultural Challenges
…and organic production systems has helped them to overcome a variety of agricultural challenges. DuPuis noted that working with industry experts, continuing to learn new production techniques, and incorporating them…
Farm Income Rising
…production expenses are forecast to increase by almost 19 percent in 2023,” she said. Nigh says USDA projects increases in cash receipts for both crops and livestock. “On the crops…
California Could Lose Ground in Autonomous Farming Equipment Development
…of the early-stage research and development will likely continue to take place in California. But Duflock said that once companies move into testing and production, they are likely to undertake…
‘Shop Cotton’ Puts Cotton in Holiday Spotlight
…on its website fabricofourlives.com with the new Shop Cotton section. Shop Cotton links shoppers to a wide variety of cotton goods from several shops. You can get anything from a…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
…crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…marketing edge over other export suppliers, as the U.S. continues to expand its sustainable agriculture production efforts.” The trip is taking place from November 29 through December and is the…