…is meant to coincide with the optimal time for planting cover crops in almond orchards to boost pollinator habitat during bloom. “If our goal at Project Apis M. is to…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on…
Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus
…horses. The number of cases is difficult to predict every year and will vary based on bird populations. Talley says there are more mosquitoes in late summer or the fall,…
Emergency Relief Program Deadline Extended Indefinitely
…Phase One applications are sent out, a new deadline will be declared 30 days after the final applications are mailed. “Catastrophic natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 decimated crops,…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
…also featured on screen discussing cover crops and their role in adding biodiversity to her operation. Veenstra noted that the episode also touches on other things like the size and…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
…sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-22-22
…permanent crops and AFB’s chief economist predicts continuing input inflation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Heat Wave Takes a Toll on UK Corn
…UK and Europe is playing havoc with crops and livestock. USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen says the heatwave has been severe. “The big corn province there is called Castilla y León….
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
…increased from 2010-19 for several reasons, including fewer newly-arrived unauthorized workers, rising State minimum wages, and new requirements to pay overtime wages to some farm workers. Fruit and vegetable crops…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
…sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and…
World Food Prices Fall in June
Costs may still feel high, but food prices are falling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. World food prices fell for a third straight month in June. However,…
Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Ag Literacy Grants
…the spring and fall. The list of grant winners is available at agfoundation.org. The NAFB contributed this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Farm Bureau…
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
The warning signs are growing that Russia’s war on Ukraine will increase hunger and mass starvation this fall, especially in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Photo by…
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
…likely due to weather.” This month, USDA NASS will collect updated data for crops planted in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, where excessive rainfall delayed planting. “If the newly…