…to be very effective. “We know that this parasitoid is very specific. It does not target any other organism,” said Walton. “We’re releasing them in these natural environments around where…
VofV: Grimmway Farms’ Jeff Morrison on Using Business Acumen to Direct Agtech Investments
…Western U.S. “No one person ever has a monopoly on the best ideas,” he says. Despite significant differences in market demands, weather, and processing, Morrison says the common ground between…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
…comments at www.regulations.gov. We underscore that you may submit comments anonymously. USDA is taking these steps to help ensure the integrity of the Federal rulemaking process and to ensure all…
California is Experiencing a Shortage of Ag Mechanics Teachers
…bunch, probably eight or ten, through our program, and then we have now a larger influx that’s coming out,” Mckenna said. “So, it really comes in waves, whether or not…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…Johnson said that their BioUnite program can help growers navigate some of the uncertainty when it comes to combining biological products with synthetic chemistries. “The question arises, ‘well which synthetics…
Keeping Farm Dogs Safe from Heat Stress
How can you keep your farm dogs safe from heat stress? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dogs aren’t proficient at sweating like humans are, and that makes…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
…of interactions between humans and plants. Working with the BBC natural history unit, the Almond Board of California (ABC) helped coordinate industry members to be featured in the episode. Senior…
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….
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
…challenges. She says USDA is fully committed to using every resource in its toolbelt to ensure kids get the healthy meals they need to grow, learn, and thrive. The USDA…
“Rock the Crop” Sweepstakes Deadline Approaching
A country star is partnering up for a concert for farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Firestone Ag is partnering with country music star Dillon Carmichael to…
VofV: Tom Nunes and Monitoring the Speed of Technology Adoption on the Farm
…with challenges. The Nunes Company, known for the Foxy label, grows 40 conventional and 35 organic commodities. With that breadth of product, Tom is looking for common technologies that can…
The California Kitchen: Cold Grilled Cheese
…Cheese For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple TV Follow Albert…
Popcorn’s Effects on Gut Microbiomes
…person. Nate Korth, a Ph.D. student at the University of Nebraska, set out to see if all popcorn varieties had the same effect. Using DNA sequencing Korth tracked how the composition…
Battle Over Atrazine Continues
…until September 6. We’re asking farmers to make comments to the docket at EPA and you can find out all you want to know about this at www.fightepa.com. You need to…