…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…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
The California Walnut Board (CWB) has remained actively working on adjustments to the Federal Marketing Order. CWB Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Joshua Rahm said the industry efforts initially…
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….
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-31-22
…Gabriel Gomez-Sandoval Memorial Farmworker Scholarship applications, and immigration reform “shouldn’t be controversial” when in a food crisis. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
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…
Canadian Dairy TRQ Provisions Remain in Violation of USMCA Terms
…despite Ottawa’s clear refusal to engage in real reform to come into compliance with the agreement,” said USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden. “If we allow Canada to simply ignore…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-26-22
…the need for conservation during a House Ag Committee, and the lack of immigration reform hindering producers from producing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
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…
Some Positive News for Imidacloprid Use After Recent PREC Review
…imidacloprid in groundwater “has not polluted and does not threaten to pollute based on the definition of “pollute” in the law.” Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the California…
