…Acadian Plant Health, a world leader in biostimulant solutions, sustainably sourced, and scientifically proven to increase crop tolerance to stress, yield, and quality. As the largest independent marine plant harvesting,…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…local crop production and threatened economic stability. COURTESY: USDA/APHIS “It was a very frightening situation and still is,” Secretary Ross said, “It was all hands on deck: county, state, and…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…Saplings, Pastures and more with Extinguish® Plus Extinguish® Plus gives operations a fighting chance against fire ants by combining the killing power of an adulticide, Hydramethylnon, with the long-lasting control of…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…throughout several states. The U.S. has documented three cases of humans with bird flu so far this year, and all had regular contact with dairy cattle. As of this month,…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…escalating,” Ross said. There are “more invasive pest introductions, longer seasons, more generations, fewer tools, and resistance.” She also noted that following the 2023 Summit, the historic invasion of fruit…
Sweet Cherry Production Report
There’s good news for cherry lovers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Picked, red, ripe cherry fruits in a wooden box, on a plantation Image by caocao1211967.gmail.com/DepositPhotos How…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
…roles is especially important for the industry as a whole. Taylor Hillman, ABC’s Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, said the deadline to submit an application is coming up soon. “July…
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
…10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and…
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
…the committees and workgroups do is available at Almonds.com/Committees. “Now’s the time if you want to get involved, go check out some more information on these workgroups and committees and…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues
…legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…covering areas such as finance, global communications, trade, regulatory issues, almond quality, food safety, and marketing. Hillman highlighted specific groups like the Almond Quality and Food Safety Committee, which focuses…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…City, Mo. Tocabe Foods, Denver, Colo. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Durrant, Okla. Columbia River Inter-tribal Fish Commission, Portland, Ore. Fort Belknap Indian Community, Harlem, Mont. Iowa Tribe of Kansas and…
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
…export destination at about 28.7 billion dollars,” she said. With Canada slightly behind, and China now number three. Meantime, Salmonsen says the USMCA comes up for review in 2026, where…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…on May 10, and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program funding availability, announced on May 23. As USDA continues to take steps to protect the health of…