…will include farmer-to-farmer mentoring. The initiative will also provide direct financial support along with additional crop insurance assistance. Market development projects in select markets will also be supported through the…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…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 health and…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…producers are facing amidst increasing fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs of crop inputs. “With so many challenges threatening our livelihood, removal of tariffs on food and agriculture…
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
…roller crimper for cover crop management.” Listen to the radio report below. Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Napa County officials addressing the discovery of Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer, new data on…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
…a variety of topics. “We spend about a half a day with them covering the current situation in California and the different market access issues we’re having in India,” Waycott…
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…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…crop type and farming experience, along with comparisons between state and national data. Support for the CORA report was provided by the University of California Organic Agriculture Institute (UC OAI),…
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…
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…
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
The Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee has recommended the continued registration, sale, and agricultural use of imidacloprid products. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive crop…
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
…products,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “While USDA’s per-container reimbursements will not cover the full cost of moving and storing shipping containers, the assistance provided will…
Winegrape Growers to See Benefits of New Emergency Relief Program
…crop insurance will see additional indemnity payments under the ERP, operating on a graduating scale. “This program will deliver potentially up to $900,000 to an affected operation. Before, the payment…
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…