…to be proactive with trying things,” he said, noting that the pressures of labor, irrigation and crop protection lead him to always explore new technologies in his operations. The front…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…explained that the Environmental Protection Agency has a more streamlined process for review of biologicals that is faster and less expensive than a traditional pesticide. While that helps bring products…
RMA Insurance Options for Specialty Crops, Organics
The USDA is targeting specialty crop, organic, and urban ag producers for listening sessions on two insurance options, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and the Micro Farm insurance options. WFRP and Micro Farm are two…
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
…(PCC), California Biodiversity Council, California Biodiversity Network, and the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). The PCC will be chaired by CNRA Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat Jennifer Norris and…
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
…Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
…safety net program under a different title within the farm bill is the Dairy Revenue Protection. The program came into effect towards the end of 2018. Vanden Heuvel said the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-04-22
…that shows a return to pre-covid employment and continued EQUIP funding is necessary to meet environmental regulations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Week in Review: Responding to New Citrus Disease & Federal Order Helps CA Dairy Producers
…process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. Agricultural groups have issued support for the CREAATE Act and its purpose to support further development of export…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
Industry members are being encouraged to participate in the development process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…and organic farms and offers perspectives on choices related to program participation. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) offered FCIP policies to 76 individual specialty crops in 2021. The “Specialty Crop…
RIPE Awarded $80 Million for Pilot Conservation Program
…health, water quality and conservation, and other environmental practices. Other key principles of the pilot include easy enrollment, equitable payments, and no penalty for early adopters. Participants will get technical…
Executive Order Seeks to Advance Biotechnology Investment
…the food supply system,” USCA President Brooke Miller said in a press release. “Cell-cultured products cannot be independently produced – the technology is shrouded in intellectual property protection and requires…
Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy
…Unsplash It seems the U.S. has a sweet tooth, and that means big profits for candy makers. According to the National Confectioners Association, U.S. confectionery sales will reach $44.9 billion…
Week in Review: Railroad Strike Averted for Now & Little Surprise in Latest Citrus Acreage Report
…of Food and Agriculture, showing bearing acreage as 255,528 acres. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation, the Pollinator Habitat Program is designed to increase pollinator habitat on…
