…environmental outcomes from regenerative agriculture. The roadmap focuses on priority regions in the U.S. and Canada where General Mills sources its key ingredients, like wheat, oat, corn, and dairy. The…
2022 Dairy Sustainability Award Winners
…socially responsible, economically viable, and environmentally sound practices and technologies that have a broad and positive impact. This year’s winners displayed excellence in areas such as methane and other greenhouse…
Appeals Court Classifies Bees as Fish Under Endangered Species Act
…Superior Court judge agreed with the farm groups that applying the “fish” definition to insects was an overreach. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups appealed that decision,…
Cattle, Water Industry Reps Gives Insights During First WOTUS Roundtable
WOTUS is in the spotlight once again. Cattle producers representing several states voiced their concerns with the Environmental Protection Agency’s and Army Corps of Engineers’ ongoing Waters of the U.S. rulemaking attempt…
Extensive Study Says GMO Corn Not Harmful to Non-Target Insects
…that genetically modified Bt corn has little impact on nontarget insects and other organisms, especially compared to growing conventional corn. This study was published this week in Environmental Evidence by…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…Transformation Framework. USDA has acknowledged the climate and environmental benefits associated with organic production, along with the barriers to entry into the sector. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has indicated…
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…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…thus take home a greater share of the food dollar; there can also be climate and environmental benefits. This initiative will deliver wrap-around technical assistance, including farmer-to-farmer mentoring; provide direct…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…drugs to prevent and treat disease. Another project looks at the environmental sources and genetic basis of antifungal resistant Aspergillus fumigatus. That project is being supported by a $942,756 investment….
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…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…requirements, even if they run counter to federal standards. The ag groups note that because “nearly every pesticide regulatory body in the world, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency” has…
Resistance-Breaking TSWV is ‘Spreading in Scope’ in Sutter County
…The Sw5 gene that has been used to protect tomatoes is no longer offering the same level of protection to this particular strain of the virus. “We expected to see…
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
…Agency (FSA) will provide per-container payments through the program to help relieve some of the financial burden and help facilitate more timely movement of American goods. “Both the Port of…
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
…the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18…
