…faster. That doesn’t mean that you still don’t need the trials of the researchers,” said Marrone. “We’re working through how we actually implement this basically grower-vetted biopesticide program. This is…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
President Joe Biden is encouraging Congress to act in order to avoid a “potentially crippling” rail strike. A variety of industry groups have also been calling for federal intervention to…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Walnut Blight Top of Mind
…potential infection.” University of California Integrated Pest Management guidelines note that protective sprays are an essential aspect of management. Infection can depend on environmental conditions, the amount of inoculum in…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…marketing edge over other export suppliers, as the U.S. continues to expand its sustainable agriculture production efforts.” The trip is taking place from November 29 through December and is the…
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
…Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Recordkeeping rules are being enhanced for entities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL). Groups including the California…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-24-22
…by the sustainable agriculture coalition, and cover crops that can provide dual benefits to almond growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Agronomic Minute: Potential of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge
Drought conditions and the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) are putting a squeeze on California growers. Principal Analyst with the Almond Board of California, Jesse Roseman said…
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
…producers that experienced a drop in revenue in 2020 due to COVID-19. PARP has been authorized and funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The program is designed to…
MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards
…the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…The BRDDP supports a wide variety of professional development opportunities. Activities cover a range of important topics for beginning farmers and ranchers, including capital management, land acquisition, and effective business…
Week in Review: Walnut Marketing Order Changes & Rail Strike Threat Pushed to December
…Act of 2022. The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way – Employees Division says it will hold off on any type of action until early December. The citrus assessment rate for…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…parameters. “In recent years we have seen actions from states that directly and unjustifiably contradict EPA’s scientific findings on pesticide safety. These actions risk creating an unworkable, inconsistent patchwork of…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-18-22
…sector paralleling advancements in science, and details on the upcoming salinity management in the pistachio workshop. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs to support farmers and ranchers in adopting and expanding climate-smart activities and systems….