…increasingly been asked to produce more while reducing their environmental impact. But what we see coming is a global population increase by roughly 2.2 billion in the year 2050. And…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
…producers to work with the local USDA Service Centers and State agencies to complete the applications,” Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “The FSA, and…
Drones to Measure Methane at Dairies
…Venkatram and environmental sciences professor Francesca Hopkins to develop aerial robotic systems that can quantify methane emissions directly over a specific dairy facility. To achieve this goal, Gonzalez-Rocha has developed…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…and satisfy increasing consumer demand is to help the crop better cope with new pest and disease threats that it may encounter, as well as environmental or climatic stressors, like…
USDA to Provide $6 Billion in Natural Disaster Assistance to Producers
…for disaster events that occurred in 2020 and 2021. Payments are being made possible through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new Emergency Relief Program (ERP). The first wave of payments…
MSOB: Considering Beneficial Insect Populations When Managing Mites
…to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…fumigation in California,” said Sidhu. “But with the increased environmental regulations by the Department of Pesticide Regulation there are some challenges in managing root-knot nematodes in carrots.” The new regulations…
AFBF Applauds SEC Deadline Extension
…Zippy Duval says AFBF asked for the extension because America’s farmers and ranchers need time to fully understand the consequences of this 510-page proposal. “We have deep concerns that the…
U.S. Helping to Feed the World
…long prided itself in our ability to feed the world. Administration leaders have taken another step to do just that. U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International…
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
…the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show includes keeping applicator’s safety in mind when applying pest and disease protection, Fresno County…
Growing Matters: Remembering Applicator Safety
The 2022 BeSure campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition centers on using crop protection materials safely and responsibly. Protecting bees and other wildlife is a key element of best-management practices….
Farmers Embracing Sustainable Practices
Farmers are embracing sustainable farming practices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. People today are interested in their investments as it relates to environmental, social, and governance issues,…
Coalition Calls for Food Safety and Nutrition Enhancements at FDA
…with its many stakeholders.” Signatories of the letter include Western Growers, International Fresh Produce Association, Environmental Working Group, and National Association of Chemical Distributors. The coalition is also encouraging more…
