…materials out in the orchard to address pest populations and prevent issues from developing come harvest time. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that coverage is…
Drought Affects Nation’s Honeybees
…severe drought—such as the southeast—still have other issues when it comes to honeybees. We’ll have more of that in tomorrow’s program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…Food Supply Chain Act, Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act. The package addresses a variety of issues ranging from meat packing and cattle marketing to fertilizer and precision…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Zippy Duvall commented. “Record-high shipping costs and shortages of containers have created bottlenecks at our ports and worsened supply chain issues at a time of growing demand domestically and overseas….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-16-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the issues homeless campsites can bring to growers, the optimism for positive movement…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…available as services that they’re offering. So, kind of think of it as new products that the carriers are offering to us that bypass some of the congestion issues that…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…are critical for addressing labor issues within the agricultural sector. The new pilot program will be tasked with addressing challenges that both laborers and employers encounter with the H-2A program….
House Ag Subcommittee Discusses SNAP Benefits
…succeed in school,” she said. “We understand that when children are hungry they’re not able to pay attention. There also behavioral issues. There was a study that found that test…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
While it took some time for the ongoing logistical issues to fully impact California’s dairy industry, the supply chain disruptions are now taking their toll. CEO of Western United Dairies,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-10-22
…the California Endangered Species Act, and the considerations of CCA’s when determining issues in vineyards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…policy leader and trade expert in a variety of capacities. He is currently working as a senior adviser to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, dealing with policy and regulatory issues. The…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…access to the basics, to be able to make sure that the crop is a successful crop. And we know that there will be issues relative to where that crop…
Almond Matters: Navel Orangeworm Preparation Prior to Hull Split
…limit NOW issues through harvest. Burkdoll said that DiPel can be a very effective and economical tool for growers to address NOW without disrupting beneficials. “Getting DiPel on pre-hull split…
Extensive Study Says GMO Corn Not Harmful to Non-Target Insects
…non-targeted organisms, however, hundreds of individual studies have proven that’s not the case. The researchers even examined if authorship or financial support by biotechnology companies affected the outcome of individual…