Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the statewide irrigation survey, the biological sector garnering more interest from larger companies,…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…biological materials more of an attractive option for farmers and ag businesses alike. “Some of these things are converging to open people’s minds to biological approaches and have farmers and…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…to find these softer alternatives, these biological agents that are very specific that are targeting these pest insects. That would reduce our dependency on these insecticides,” said Walton. Listen to…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…really need to use those later in the season when pest pressure is the highest. So maybe you can use a biological early when pressure is lowest, and the biologicals…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
There are many different approaches that can be taken for developing new biological products and bringing them to market. Some products can be a reformulation of existing materials that can…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
…below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand…
Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts
American farmers are again at odds with the Environmental Protection Agency over the Endangered Species Act. The final EPA biological evaluations of neonicotinoids and their impacts on endangered species are…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-20-22
…signed, explosive growth in the biological sector with continued expansion expected, and agriculture being largely left behind from shipping consolidation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
MSOB: Biological Industry Continues ‘Tremendous Growth’
Multiple factors are contributing to the steady growth of the biological industry. Executive Director of the Biological Products Industry Alliance, Keith Jones said changing demographics are having a significant impact…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
Biological control practices are widely used in farming systems; however, adoption has been relatively slow. UAV-IQ Co-founder and Business Development Manager, Thomas Grandperrin said that drones offer growers an opportunity…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-13-22
…drones in biological control approaches prove to be beneficial. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
Recently introduced legislation, H.R. 7752, known as the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022, seeks to more appropriately define the regulatory structure for biostimulant products. Executive Director of the Biological Products…
MSOB: Biological Approaches to Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
…Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop…
VofV: Farmer’s Business Network and the Power of a Big Idea for Small Farmers
…goal of providing competitive opportunities for small farmers, the platform offers everything from data analytics to on-farm biological trialing programs. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Dennis Donohue,…