…States with the most policies are top producers of fruits and vegetables—California, Florida, and Washington—and specialty field crops such as dry beans or dry peas—Montana and North Dakota. Historically, specialty…
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
…health and 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…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…Participation in Federal Risk Management Programs” report found that between 2015 and 2020, insurance coverage remained relatively popular. States that account for the most policies are top producers of fruits…
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
…farms and ranches received $51.1 billion in cash receipts for their output. CDFA notes that California produces more than one-third of the country’s vegetables and three-quarters of the country’s fruits…
August Consumer Price Index Increases
…over the month. The meats, poultry, fish, and eggs index, the fruits and vegetables index, and the nonalcoholic beverages index all increased 0.5 percent in August. The index for dairy…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…fruits, vegetables, nuts, nursery plants, and other products noted five principles to consider in the development of the 2023 Farm Bill. In its statement of principles, SCFBA outlined health, competitiveness,…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. “USDA applauds California’s continued commitment to supporting our nation’s producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops through the Specialty Crop Block Grant…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…health and 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…
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
…in the mid-1940s. It was found on the U.S. mainland in Florida in 2002 and 2015. It is known to attack more than 400 fruits and vegetables, including apricots, cherries,…
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
…funding for drought-related priorities in the Colorado River Basin, which supports 5.7 million acres of irrigated agriculture including most of the nation’s winter vegetables as well as other high-value foods…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and…
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
…fruits, vegetables, meats and other regional products while supporting the local economy. As part of the celebration, they also encourage everyone to share pictures, videos, and stories of their market…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….