…can be used to release bios on top of tall crops,” Grandperrin noted. “Something we’ve done as well is releasing beneficials right after rain when it is impossible for field…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
…great for soil conservation and they help deal with water management. In many cases, you’re getting additional pollination of crops that you’re growing while you’re using these conservation programs. So…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…crops last year and Crowley said they intend to grow that number further. “We’re trying to get 15,000 cover crop acres planted this year and we think we’re going to…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…that,” she said. She also commented on Michigan ag versus California ag while talking with farm broadcasters recently. “I always stress we’re the most diverse in terms of crops of…
USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership
…selected projects in late fall 2022. USDA has invested more than $349 million across 110 projects in nine years through Joint Chiefs’ projects, which focus on areas where public forests…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…Industry Alliance, Keith Jones said biostimulants currently sit outside of traditional regulatory parameters. Biostimulant products do not fall under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) nor state regulations…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
…began back in Fall of 2020. The process continues moving forward as enforcement of mandatory outbound inspections remains on hold, along with assessment collection. “What does that mean for 2021-22?…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
…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…