…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…
Week in Review: Possible Resistance in Chickweed & Carbon Monitoring Investments
…of specialty crops enrolled in federal risk management programs has nearly doubled in the last ten years. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox…
VofV: Jack Vessey on the Pressing Need to Implement Technology in Desert Agriculture
…From different irrigation techniques to different crops to soil amendments, Vessey is open to experimenting. “I don’t know about a silver bullet out there, but obviously our goal is to…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
Grant recipients have been announced as part of an effort to support the U.S. food system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping to cover certain pandemic-related health and…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…– from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological…
Report on Specialty Crops in USDA Programs
…of Agriculture (USDA) products for specialty crops. Organic specialty crops may be exposed to additional risks due to fewer market participants and poor data availability. The report studied numbers for…
RMA Insurance Options for Specialty Crops, Organics
…Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. ET. You can more information at https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Outreach-and-Education/RMA-Roadshow. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. RMA Insurance Options for Specialty Crops, Organics Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
…protein-based biocontrol material. CEO of Biotalys, Patrice Sellès said they were able to identify specific protein segments of the antibodies that have activity against pathogens in a variety of crops….
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
…the situation. The listening session will also cover incentives that are available from the USDA to make the H-2A program more of a viable option for farm employers. Another listening…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
The value of specialty crops covered by the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) has grown substantially since 2011. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the value increased from…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the evaluation of non-herbicide weed management in cole and leafy green crops, the…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act: ‘No One Can Afford to Wait Any Longer’
…Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) at the press conference. Representative Newhouse said that without reforms to ensure a reliable workforce “our crops will go unharvested, and our already-delicate food supply chain…
RIPE Awarded $80 Million for Pilot Conservation Program
…support in learning how to implement climate-friendly practices such as cover crops, no-till, nutrient management, and more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. RIPE Awarded $80…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…production of fresh fruit and vegetable crops. Blue Diamond Growers will also be leading a project that has been awarded $45 million. The project promotes regenerative almond production and aims…