…causing tremendous challenges,” Peters said. The spotted wing drosophila is an invasive pest that originated in East Asia. It lays eggs in soft-skinned fruit crops such as blueberries, cherries,…
Almond Matters: Hot Summer Brings Pest Challenges Ahead of Hull Split
…summer have been atypical compared to the past few years, augmenting many growers’ pest management timelines. With consistently high temperatures now, Burkdoll said it brings “a higher fecundity” of orchard…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers growers working to get in their last pest management programs before hull split,…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment. Emergency management groups have joined in supporting the bill as AM radio stations provide necessary information to the public during emergency situations. The…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-18-23
…addressing pests and disease, the importance of weed management in tough years, and USDA’s gathering of input on GHG measurement plans. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features several components for transitioning away from certain pesticides and management approaches. Investments in research and improvements to pesticide registration protocols are considered keystone actions…
AgNet Weekly: NAFB President Joe Gill on S1669, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act
Some car makers have decided to not include AM radio in new vehicles. A number of groups have spent months fighting that decision, including emergency management organizations, former members of…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…methane emission reduction measures. DPR Director Julie Henderson said biological products will have a role to play in transitioning to more sustainable pest management. The funding will be utilized to…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…changing climate and, respond to increased pest and disease challenges,” the letter states. “This rule will disproportionally stifle innovation by publicly supported federal and academic plant breeders and smaller plant…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…effort to promote the timely passage of the 2023 Farm Bill. The group has identified five core objectives for the campaign, which include food security, job creation, conservation, risk management,…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the House Armed Services Committee. She also served as chairwoman of the Oversight, Management, and Accountability subcommittee of the House Homeland Security…
Biologicals Represent an ‘Interesting Option’ for Sustainable Pest Management
California is transitioning to more sustainable pest management and the elimination of prioritized, high-risk pesticides by 2050. Details of the effort are outlined in the Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
A recent report released by the Bee Informed Partnership shows a significant decline in honeybee colony numbers. The annual Colony Loss and Management Survey indicates a nearly 50 percent loss…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…activities and information available online to help producers of all types look at their biosecurity, look at their management practices and help them to learn to use very strong tools…