…a series from 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…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, the National Corn Growers Association, and CropLife America. “AFBF congratulates Rod Snyder on his appointment as EPA’s agriculture advisor. There are several…
USDA Announces ASF Vaccine Candidate
…providing $500 million in funding for preparation and prevention regarding African swine fever. To date, ARS has successfully engineered and patented five ASF experimental vaccines and has fully executed seven…
Use of H-2A Program More Than Triples Between 2010 and 2019
…with the process for H-2A application and recruitment. According to the data, the number of firms requesting H-2A labor increased the most individually in the field crops category, from 2,300…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…IPM in the Sacramento Valley. The final webinar will take place on October 25th, with a presentation on optimizing pesticide applications and relevant field crop updates. A local in-person meeting…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…“What happens to my soil and my field if I use these biologicals four years in a row?” Sible noted. “Are we constantly improving that soil productivity over time and…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…field day is a great opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units. The half-day event will feature presentations from a variety of speakers. “We start the day with a field tour….
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…fields primarily in the Sacramento Valley. High levels in other Mediterranean regions around the world have resulted in yield losses between 50 and 80 percent. While branched broomrape levels have…
MSOB: Making Informed Choices About Biological Approaches
…knowledge of how best to implement them or misconceptions as to what they can achieve. As the biologics field continues to expand with more products coming into the marketplace, understanding…
Helpful Tips for Preparing the Garden for the Cold Season Ahead
…violas. Tropical plants might also need to be pruned and moved to shadier spots on the porch in preparation for their transition indoors for the winter, where light levels are…
Almond Update: 2021 Harvest Season ‘Looking Good’ So Far
…growers scaling back ant management programs to help cut costs. However, so far, the 2021 harvest appears positive overall. “Things are definitely looking good out there,” said Michael Roots, Field…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…due to hurricanes. The Production and Revenue History program is also a new insurance option that was developed to provide specialty and organic crops with revenue coverage similar to field…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…students into the agriculture sector and the types of efforts being undertaken to prepare them for a technologically advancing field. “I think the word that everyone heard and hopefully they’re…
MSOB: Using A ‘Fear Effect’ to Combat Aphid Populations
…effectively limit the amount that are being produced and of the ones that are produced, get them to want to leave the field, then that could cause a net benefit,”…