…provide all farmers, including new and underserved producers, with the opportunity to receive the assistance they need to continue farming, to build and maintain their competitive-edge, and to access more,…
Problems with Insect Protein
…to policies that would destroy farming and ranching in your area; Careful reading of food labels, as insect powder may be added to anything from soup to pasta; Demand that…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company has been recharging groundwater for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…on nutrient management. Protect topsoil and groundwater quality by devoting environmentally sensitive agricultural land to conservation benefits instead of farming. When it comes to any resolution, making them may be…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…when talking about the future of farming innovations. “There’s a whole world out there that is waiting to be discovered and we should be, when we talk about innovations, also…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
…farmers’ and ranchers’ unique situations. Risk management tools like these are vital to farmers and ranchers being able to mitigate the unpredictable nature of farming. To read the report, go…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
In recent years, the practice of groundwater recharge has become more common as a method of preserving water and ensuring the longevity of farmland. Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
Electric farming equipment is a relatively new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. Director of vineyard operations for Wente…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…blackberries (42%), eggs (38%), onions (24%), and broccoli (24%). Marketing practices in the certified organic farming sector showed that $2.02 billion in organic products were sold directly to retail markets,…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…need for modernization of aging water infrastructure, which will benefit farmers along with consumers. Support for WRDA 2022 also came from several other farming organizations including the Agricultural Transportation Working…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…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…
Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Receive Additional $325 Million Investment
…of these market opportunities.” Several agricultural groups also expressed support for the announcement, as being integral to furthering climate-smart farming practices. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects cover various practices…
California Could Lose Ground in Autonomous Farming Equipment Development
As the development of autonomous farming equipment moves forward, California could be at a disadvantage. The state has largely been a pioneer in terms of agtech development, particularly for specialty…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
…said the initiative is a global approach to the question of biologicals. Products that are in varying stages of approval will be deployed in farming operations to gather more data…