…for harvester sanitation approaches. A total of 50 projects in California are being funded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
…for the expansion of that facility into a number of other crops we believe are begging for innovation that are underserved globally.” (Hint: Think mangoes and cherries.) On the other…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…for many producers, including specialty crop, organic and direct market producers. The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program protects all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy. The Micro Farm…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…gauge grower demographics and interest and trying to figure out what we can do to work with industry and try and increase the adoption of non-herbicide techniques in cole crops…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…for their operation and help sign them up.” To learn more about cover crops and adding forage to your operation, visit Almonds.com/CoverCrops. Listen to Lewis’ interview below. About the Author…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-31-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers heat illness prevention reminders, CDFA accepting proposals for the specialty crop block grant…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. “USDA applauds California’s continued commitment to supporting our nation’s producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops through the Specialty Crop Block Grant…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-29-22
…strawberry fields, and California leading the nation in funding opportunities for specialty crop programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
…an almond orchard, seeing what the California drought impacts look like on the ground. Kevin Herman of The Specialty Crop Company and past California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) Chairman hosted…
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
…a little stronger as those crops fill out. USDA’s projections for global wheat exports put us up five percent this year relative to last year because some other major producers…
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…
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
…ships laden with grain, laden with crops, laden with foodstuffs, have set sail from Ukraine. The vast majority of those have made it through the inspection station and are now…
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
…could allow long-term control of insect pathogens that reduce the efficiency of sterile insect technique programs, and plant pathogens that directly harm crops. Information provided by USDA APHIS Listen to…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…devastating pest for several crops including strawberries, cherries, grapes, and peaches. Walton noted that even with certain management techniques, growers can still be looking at a farmgate value loss of…