Earlier this week the Western Growers Association (WGA) hosted the inaugural 2023 Salinas Biological Summit. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from government officials, growers, agtech innovators, and…
VofV: How Bayer’s Dr. Frank Wong Overcame His Skepticism About Biologicals
Dr. Frank Wong, one of Bayer’s Industry Affairs Directors, discusses his shift in opinion about biological solutions on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley. “I would say that…
INSV Infections Low to Start Season, But Concerns Remain with Drying Conditions
…need to be looking at what biological controls can help reduce the population.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
…utilizing biological solutions in agriculture. In this episode, Cochran shares his insight into how to optimize the benefits of biologicals, which, he says, starts with the relationship with growers: “The…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…and Agriculture, the Sukup Global Food Security award, a certificate of appreciation from the Secretary of Agriculture and the AE50 award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…Trade Association, Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA), and Humic Products Trade Association have noted that the provisions of the bill are badly needed. “BPIA believes this legislation is critically important…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
Biosolutions are continually gaining interest from farmers with more awareness and options available. However, there are important factors to consider when contemplating a biological material. Technical Services Manager for UPL…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…consider ecological innovations and develop new solutions that way,” Wackers explained. Listen to the full episode with Felix Wackers below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
Using predatory mites has historically been relegated to strictly addressing other problematic insect pests. However, a new mite species has been found to provide biological control of a fungal disease…
VofV: Eurofins U.S. Chief Science Officer Joelle Mosso on Why Testing Can’t Solve Food Safety Problems
…it relates to food safety. Mosso shares her thoughts on the complexities and challenges of working with a rapidly evolving biological environment. When asked about how food safety has changed…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
Industry members are working to bring more biologicals to the market at a quicker pace through increasing on-farm trials. Executive Chair and Cofounder of the Invasive Species Corporation, Pam Marrone…
MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards
Overall habitat can play a critical role in supporting biological control in vineyards. In a multi-year project looking at habitat diversification, Cooperative Extension Specialist with the Department of Entomology at…
MSOB: Biological Sector Growing as Science Advances
…and bionutrients. Marrone said that many companies are identifying new fungi, bacteria, and fermentation approaches to further overall biological offerings. Even with the increasing developments, the biological sector still has…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
Biological control appears to be contributing to reducing bagrada bug issues in California. Research Entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brian Hogg had been evaluating the wasp gryon aetherium…