…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
…Food Systems Transformation Framework. The plan includes significant investment in food production, food processing, food distribution and aggregation, and markets and consumers. “NSAC believes these increased investments are critical to…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…producers are facing amidst increasing fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs of crop inputs. “With so many challenges threatening our livelihood, removal of tariffs on food and agriculture…
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
…crops and beneficial predators. “Predatory mite releases, there will be a demonstration of this on that farm. And we’ll be talking a lot of about natural enemies and how to…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-02-22
…farm labor shortages, and this week’s California’s Crop Progress and Weather report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
Representatives from the Almond Board of California (ABC) recently spent some time in international markets learning about other countries’ production and highlighting the value of California Almonds. Stops were made…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…a new Organic Transition Initiative to provide comprehensive support for farmers to transition to organic production. Organic production provides producers with the ability to demand a premium in the marketplace and…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…along with the national organic survey. OFRF Executive Director Brise Tencer said the report highlights the top priorities that have been directly identified by organic farmers. Production costs were noted…
Deadline Approaching for Climate Smart Partnerships
…create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. Through the program, USDA will finance partnerships to support the production and marketing of climate-smart commodities via a set of pilot…
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…
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
…other uses. Nelson and his son Chase, farm together. They grow primarily row crops, but when Greg learned about the health benefits of aronia berries, they set aside a bit…
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
The Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee has recommended the continued registration, sale, and agricultural use of imidacloprid products. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive crop…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…“We are concerned this monumental change in the federal government’s policy will not just threaten science-based regulation, but it risks undercutting food production and important environmental practices at a time…
Winegrape Growers to See Benefits of New Emergency Relief Program
…crop insurance will see additional indemnity payments under the ERP, operating on a graduating scale. “This program will deliver potentially up to $900,000 to an affected operation. Before, the payment…