…include biocontrol, biostimulants, and things like biofertilizers. “Biocontrol solutions are usually registered through the EPA, or Cal DPR and they contain a registered active ingredient, or ingredients, that provide scientifically…
ARS Scientists Improve Nutrients Adding Value to Rice Crop
…team, based in the Agricultural Research Service’s Southern Regional Research Center, is making rice a more valuable commodity by developing new technologies that capitalize on the grain’s natural health benefits….
Price of Chicken Wings Easing in Time for the Big Games
…and just ahead of the 2023 Super Bowl and basketball tournament, the national average feature price is down nearly $1.70 per pound to $2.62, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service….
Almond Matters: On the Brink of Almond Bloom
…I think that pressures come off a little bit. It’s still moist out there,” said Burkdoll. “If we have rain, definitely we need to put something out there for protection….
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…basic technology. Both technologies are being worked on by scientists in the Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit (PS&MRU) at the ARS Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. Currently, all official…
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
…production practices. ABC Director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Gabriele Ludwig led a panel focused on the future of pest management during the 2022 Almond Conference. One area of discussion…
California Chill Report: Facilitating Bloom Synchronization to Boost Yields
Bloom synchronization in pistachio orchards is an important component of maximizing the potential for pollination. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri has been looking at pistachio…
VofV: Stuart Woolf Talks Agtech from Apple Computers to Almonds
…episodes a must listen for any grower, innovator, or environmental health advocate. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…subcommittee’s jurisdiction will cover, among other things: The farm safety net—commodity policy and crop insurance—which together provide critical risk management tools to farmers and ranchers; Farm Service Agency (FSA) credit…
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
…eight U.S. Senators are requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture expedite mitigation efforts. “It is imperative the agency quickly deploy additional resources and work with the states in improving…
Agronomic Minute: Staying on Top of Bacterial Blast
…help mitigate the issue this year. “Recently the Environmental Protection Agency, the EPA, and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation has granted and approved our Section 18 emergency exemption for…
Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon
…streamline decision-making within the Agency,” said Jennifer McEntire, IFPAs chief food safety and regulatory officer. “It’s critical that the new structure eliminates silos and fosters a prevention-oriented culture.” A more…
VofV: Belinda Clarke and the Many Ways Science Can Help Growers Adapt
…science works with growers to adapt and respond to environmental and political changes. Clarke describes the work that Agri-techE does as creating “an innovation ecosystem for agtech bringing together growers…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-02-23
…was cut in the budget proposal, and details on the IPM-NOW summit that will highlight the latest research on top almond pests. Tune in to the show for these news…
