…AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of…
One Month Until California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
…to four agricultural operations through field trips. This will be followed by a dinner at the Ag Museum in Santa Paula. At this dinner, partner organizations will be speaking about…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
…natural drying occurs in the field versus how much will we have to do with the grain dryers. And that’s really what the industry is tracking. We’ve got an internal…
Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening
…a portion of the pathogen genome—binds to the pathogen DNA, a fluorescent light is released allowing scientists to detect the CLas pathogen. This strategy can produce rapid field-deployable detection in…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…the full episode with Vaughn Walton below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…rule, which will level the playing field for organic producers and raise the bar so that the highest standard of care becomes the baseline.” The comment period for the proposal…
Rice Field Day Coming Up August 31 in Biggs
The annual Rice Field Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 31 beginning at 7:30 a.m. The field day will give industry members an opportunity to learn about the research…
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
…be field-specific. It’s going to be variety specific, and even potentially grower specific.” While there may be some potential challenges that arise from the unseasonal rainfall, Hubbell said it likely…
Tomato Pest and Disease Field Day Coming Up August 17
A Vegetable Disease Field Day is coming up on August 17 at the UC Davis Plant Pathology Field Station beginning at 8:20 a.m. A Spanish session will also be offered…
Week in Review: Ag’s Disadvantage in Politics & Inflation Reduction Act Investments
…House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research held a hearing to get a closer look at USDA’s Hemp Production Program in preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill. The Inflation…
Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’
…Oil Producers Association (AOOPA), North American Olive Oil Association, and Deoleo, the world’s largest producer. A mandatory standard would provide a more even playing field for growers, producers, and bottlers…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
Several factors need to be considered when looking to add biologicals to an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Vice President of Field Development and Technical Services for Marrone Bio, Timothy…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…pesticides, labor, and transportation have hit our producers in the field and at the factories they own. Our farmers are worried about their bottom line as we head into harvest,”…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research held a hearing Thursday to get a closer look at USDA’s Hemp Production Program in preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill….