…effective in pest management programs, and why innovation rather than policy will have a broader impact on labor availability. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
Several factors need to be considered when looking to add biologicals to an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Vice President of Field Development and Technical Services for Marrone Bio, Timothy…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-01-22
…CRS management experiences this year, and the upcoming CDFA Farm Bill listening sessions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
…Manager of Reputation Management & Sustainability Communications at ABC, Danielle Veenstra said it was a good opportunity to emphasize some of the stewardship accomplishments of the industry on an international…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers statewide invasive pest management being a costly yet critical endeavor, recent field days…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
…used,” said Johnson. “Is it early in the pest cycle, is it late in the pest cycle, or is it throughout the pest cycle? And if so, which chemistry do…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…conservation approaches. Funding priorities for the fiscal year 2022 are climate-smart agricultural solutions, irrigation water management, nutrient management, and soil health. Projects developed under the On-Farm Trials program are based…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
The Beagle Brigade Act of 2022 has been introduced in an effort to enhance protections against foreign plant pests and diseases. More than 50 agricultural, veterinary, and livestock organizations have…
Addressing California Red Scale in the San Joaquin Valley
…on, Gautam encourages growers to provide information about their experience with red scale management this year. “Feedback will help me design what kind of research questions I need to answer…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the significant progress made on air and water quality goals, CACASA stressing pest…
Week in Review: California Producers Heard on Farm Bill Needs & Dealing with Black Fig Fly
…the pest are ongoing and hold promise for keeping the pest managed in California, after first being discovered last year. A recent report from American Farmland Trust (AFT) highlights the…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…at Land-grant Tribal Colleges and Minority-serving Institutions are intended to bolster the available labor pool. Collectively, the investments will increase the number of well-trained workers and also support the management…
Family Farm Living Expenses
…the Kansas Farm Management Association shows that farm family living expenses jumped 14 percent higher last year to an average of $82,000. It’s significantly higher than the previous high of…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
…rising labor costs often cause producers to adjust their production and management practices to compensate for the changing cost structure. Short-term options to meet the labor needs on farms include…