…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…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
The future of biological research will take a variety of different forms as the products become more widely adopted. As the number of biological products increases and implementation expands, there…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the future of long-term biological use, work on ag…
MSOB: Making Informed Choices About Biological Approaches
Having a clear understanding of how biologicals and biostimulants function helps maximize the efficacy of biological approaches. Negative experiences with biological products can sometimes be attributed to a lack of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering making informed decisions about biological approaches, dwindling ag labor…
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
Grower organizations representing a variety of crops are disappointed with the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft biological evaluation for several neonicotinoid products. The groups representing farmers across the country say that…
MSOB: Using A ‘Fear Effect’ to Combat Aphid Populations
Researchers are looking at a method of using the scent of lady beetles to control aphid populations. The concept is similar to releasing predatory insects as a form of biological…