…to be more efficient with their biocontrol programs. Releasing beneficial insects can be a labor-intensive practice but a drone allows a single operator to cover hundreds of acres per day….
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
…great for soil conservation and they help deal with water management. In many cases, you’re getting additional pollination of crops that you’re growing while you’re using these conservation programs. So…
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…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…that,” she said. She also commented on Michigan ag versus California ag while talking with farm broadcasters recently. “I always stress we’re the most diverse in terms of crops of…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…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 production –…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
…farmers grow healthy, affordable foods for families in their own communities.” Some specific investments that have received praise include $200 million for the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program…
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
…is available online. One of the scheduled speakers, UC Farm Advisor Amber Vinchesi-Vahl said the on-farm demo will be taking place in a walnut orchard with a focus on cover…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
…a variety of topics. “We spend about a half a day with them covering the current situation in California and the different market access issues we’re having in India,” Waycott…
Sustainability in Agriculture
…spoke Wednesday at a webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute. She says one challenge is convincing farmers to adopt new practices while many already using sustainable practices. “That’s where…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…and other groups, such as cooperatives and worker associations, creating new capacity or expanding existing capacity. $200 million for Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program for specialty crop operations that…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…through different environments as a route for moving from animal and human waste to plant crops. That project is being supported by a $1 million investment. Other projects include improving…
MSOB: Biological Approaches to Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted wing drosophila can be a problematic pest for a variety of growers, as the pest impacts a multitude of crops. Senior Product Development Manager for Marrone Bio Innovations, Dr….
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
…other uses. Nelson and his son Chase, farm together. They grow primarily row crops, but when Greg learned about the health benefits of aronia berries, they set aside a bit…
Resistance-Breaking TSWV is ‘Spreading in Scope’ in Sutter County
Instances of the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt virus (RB-TSWV) are increasing in Sutter County. Vegetable Crops Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension in Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties, Amber…