…assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a new bioproduct pilot program aimed at lowering carbon footprints and increasing the use of renewable agricultural materials….
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…based on existing claim data as a means to provide speedy assistance to producers. USDA has used crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) claim data. Back in…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…account of using cover crops in almond production. “They discuss the benefits and tradeoffs of planting cover crops. They talk about the economics, the agronomics of the practice, and what…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to make up to $200 million in assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to provide funding support…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
…Seed Program. The Seeds for Bees program from Project Apis m. also provides growers with technical support and cover crop seed mixes. “Research shows that planting cover crops or allowing…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
…comes to getting good application coverage. Burkdoll recommends keeping application speeds under three miles per hour. Taking a slower approach will allow materials to cover all the intended areas to…
MSOB: Biological Industry Continues ‘Tremendous Growth’
…protection, crop 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,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-15-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the areas in which California should adapt as water availability decreases, the current…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
…discovery, development and 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…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…be able to do that,” Crowley noted. There are a total of five cover crop mixes available through the program. Along with providing critical habitat to support pollinators, cover crops…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…access to the basics, to be able to make sure that the crop is a successful crop. And we know that there will be issues relative to where that crop…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…will include farmer-to-farmer mentoring. The initiative will also provide direct financial support along with additional crop insurance assistance. Market development projects in select markets will also be supported through the…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…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 health and…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…producers are facing amidst increasing fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs of crop inputs. “With so many challenges threatening our livelihood, removal of tariffs on food and agriculture…