…farmers grow healthy, affordable foods for families in their own communities.” Some specific investments that have received praise include $200 million for the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program…
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
…crops and beneficial predators. “Predatory mite releases, there will be a demonstration of this on that farm. And we’ll be talking a lot of about natural enemies and how to…
Sustainability in Agriculture
…spoke Wednesday at a webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute. She says one challenge is convincing farmers to adopt new practices while many already using sustainable practices. “That’s where…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…and other groups, such as cooperatives and worker associations, creating new capacity or expanding existing capacity. $200 million for Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program for specialty crop operations that…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…through different environments as a route for moving from animal and human waste to plant crops. That project is being supported by a $1 million investment. Other projects include improving…
MSOB: Biological Approaches to Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted wing drosophila can be a problematic pest for a variety of growers, as the pest impacts a multitude of crops. Senior Product Development Manager for Marrone Bio Innovations, Dr….
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
…other uses. Nelson and his son Chase, farm together. They grow primarily row crops, but when Greg learned about the health benefits of aronia berries, they set aside a bit…
Resistance-Breaking TSWV is ‘Spreading in Scope’ in Sutter County
Instances of the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt virus (RB-TSWV) are increasing in Sutter County. Vegetable Crops Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension in Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties, Amber…
Agronomy Week 2022
…Lavac says it’s a week to recognize agronomists and other crop professionals who help farmers get the most from their crops. “We encourage all farmers, regardless of their seed…
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
…products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
…billion in natural disaster assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers. Beef exports totaled 126,285 metric tons in March, with value increasing 33 percent to a new record of $1.07…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the USDA disaster assistance that’s available for specialty crop growers, an upcoming farm…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…Research Specialty Crop Could Get Bacteria Boost (WASHINGTON D. C./USDA-ARS/May 16, 2022) — Quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”) is increasingly popular as a high-protein, slightly nutty flavored grain-like seed that can be…
USDA to Provide $6 Billion in Natural Disaster Assistance to Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing approximately $6 billion in natural disaster assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers. Support payments will be provided to producers as relief…