…that some of these products can bring.” Listen to the full episode with David Beaudreau below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various…
VofV: Inside the Brave New World of Pest Management
…plant health? Biologicals Queen Pam Marrone reveals the answer. Marrone—who has built numerous thriving bio-ag companies from scratch and discovered countless biological solutions for agricultural pest management—speaks about how to…
Pesticide Registration Topic of Call Between Senators, EPA Administrator
…impact agriculture: Biological Evaluations: On November 12, 2021 – EPA issued new Biological Evaluations for glyphosate, atrazine, and simazine that vastly inflate the number of species and habitats found likely…
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
…Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
…the market today that companies are really getting creative with them.” Predominately used in organic production, biosolutions are being more widely adopted in conventional systems as well. Integrating certain biological…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
…managing the pest in cruciferous crops. Cooperative Extension Advisor for Entomology and Biologicals Surendra Dara said producers have been noticing an increased problem with management for about a year now….
MSOB: Demand for Scientific Data Pushing Biological Product Development
…big data and smarter farming technologies is helping producers to make more informed decisions when it comes to biologicals. Farmers are beginning to demand more evidence that a biological product…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-05-21
…on agriculture’s disappointment in litigation involving the 2019 biological opinions, and an in-depth look at small off-road engine rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes,…
MSOB: The Role of Biostimulants in IPM Systems
…secondary benefits. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara explained that many biostimulants have an indirect impact on pest management. They can often interact with plant systems…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
…formal request calling for an oversight hearing on the action. The issue centers on the 2019 biological opinions which dictate the operation of the CVP and SWP. Under the new…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
…mites, aphids, and worms. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara said there are multiple materials available to address arthropod pressures. “If we are talking about biological…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-22-21
…the beginning of the 2022 water year, and biological approaches to pest management in vegetables. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
…the existing review that was done, or biological opinions that were done, on the previous plan.” Current operations orders were unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
…The announcement kicks off a one-year status assessment of the species. A Federal Register document follows a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and others. The Center says…