…for the expansion of that facility into a number of other crops we believe are begging for innovation that are underserved globally.” (Hint: Think mangoes and cherries.) On the other…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…gauge grower demographics and interest and trying to figure out what we can do to work with industry and try and increase the adoption of non-herbicide techniques in cole crops…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…for their operation and help sign them up.” To learn more about cover crops and adding forage to your operation, visit Almonds.com/CoverCrops. Listen to Lewis’ interview below. About the Author…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. “USDA applauds California’s continued commitment to supporting our nation’s producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops through the Specialty Crop Block Grant…
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
…a little stronger as those crops fill out. USDA’s projections for global wheat exports put us up five percent this year relative to last year because some other major producers…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse…
Busy Week for USTR Officials
…21st-Century Trade announced, with negotiations planned for this fall. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Busy Week for USTR Officials Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
Fuel prices are lowering, but still high in many places. What does that mean for the fall propane supply and price outlook? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
…ships laden with grain, laden with crops, laden with foodstuffs, have set sail from Ukraine. The vast majority of those have made it through the inspection station and are now…
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
…could allow long-term control of insect pathogens that reduce the efficiency of sterile insect technique programs, and plant pathogens that directly harm crops. Information provided by USDA APHIS Listen to…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…devastating pest for several crops including strawberries, cherries, grapes, and peaches. Walton noted that even with certain management techniques, growers can still be looking at a farmgate value loss of…
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
Unusual weather brought thunderstorms and unseasonal rainfall to multiple areas of California last week. Nearly an inch and a half of rain resulted in substantial flooding in Death Valley. Some…
Innovation to Have Broader Impact on Ag Labor Than Immigration Policy
…explained by the natality rate of Mexico declining. Magaña pointed out that the average family size in Mexico in the 1970s was close to seven children. That number has fallen…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
The Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience (COVER) Program Act aims to help increase the use of cover crops. Introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Cindy Axne and Sean…