…for organic farming transition, and researchers looking to understand the implication of plastic mulch better. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
…You know, as you look at the farm and how fuel intense our farming industry is, I think it gives growers a great opportunity to lock in their bottom dollar…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investments in two farming outreach and education efforts. As part of the investment, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is funding a…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-09-22
…the goal of the DPR proposed pesticide notification system and the impacts of the SCOTUS decision on AB 5 on the farming industry. Tune in to the show for these…
Week in Review: Ag’s Disadvantage in Politics & Inflation Reduction Act Investments
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence as it can be tough to match the spending power of other interests. The…
Innovation to Have Broader Impact on Ag Labor Than Immigration Policy
Changes in immigration policy may not bring about as much of a positive impact on ag labor as hoped. Farming operations have historically relied heavily on a migrant workforce to…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence. During the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, California State Senator Brian Dahle emphasized…
MSOB: Development Approaches of Biological Products
…the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and…
Collaborating with Responsible Environmental Groups
…activist groups have developed a presence and reputation for disruptive approaches to issues. Much of the results can ultimately be harmful to the farming community. However, by and large, environmental…
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
…ports and cause California ports to further suffer market share losses to competing ports.” The situation is causing substantial concern for California’s farming industry, as the Port of Oakland handles…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…economic downturns if business losses were limited. Family farming operations would have a particularly difficult time recovering as they did during the Great Recession in offsetting losses against taxes already…
Family Farm Living Expenses
…in farming. At least some of the 14 percent increase could be seen as a recovery after the three percent contraction in family living expenses in 2020. AEI says the…