…support cost-effective means of monitoring and reporting environmental benefits, as well as the marketing of the resulting commodities. Project applications are currently being accepted for fiscal year 2022. “America’s farmers,…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
…still no legal, federal definition of what a biostimulant is. We are hoping to fix that,” Beaudreau explained. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still in the process of…
VofV: Lemons and Oranges and Limes, Oh My!
…This includes everything from revolutionizing citrus packing houses with technology and automation to bringing science to the forefront to educate on the importance of crop protection. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
…period.” A Section 18 emergency exemption for use of KASUMIN in almonds was initially granted back in 2020 by the Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Growers…
Cevya Fungicide Combats Disease in Variety of California Crops
…option available to combat diseases like brown rot, shothole, scab, and Phomopsis. “It’s a brand-new innovation from BASF, really setting a brand-new standard for fungicide control of key diseases like…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…provide the best service we can,” said Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). “These unique times call for everyone to be cautious and as flexible as possible,…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…United States are now required to show proof of vaccination to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers upon request. Failure to provide proof of vaccination will prevent entry into the…
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…similar,” said Steve Lutz, Senior Vice President of Insights and Innovation at Category Partners. “Sales of organic produce in 2021, while up a bit less than expected, remain on par…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…commercial coverage for farmers and ranchers will become available through the California FAIR Plan. The Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide registration decisions are under scrutiny by a team of Republican senators….
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…tested were well within pesticide tolerance levels established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2020 PDP Annual Report also shows that nearly a third of fruits and vegetables examined…
Create a Chicken Garden to Keep Your Feathered Friends Healthy
…in your chicken garden: dust baths, nesting boxes, and protection from predators. Create a Chicken Garden to Keep Your Feathered Friends Healthy Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
EPA Administrator Michael Regan The Environmental Protection Agency is taking what it calls “bold actions” to reduce pollution. Among the agency-wide actions, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said he is “committing…
WETA Program Application Window Extended to February 3
CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation extended the application period for a new competitive grant program. An additional two weeks was provided to submit applications for the new Water Efficiency…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft of another revision to pesticide crop groupings. A 60-day public comment period has been opened to gather public feedback. The…
