…of observing pollinator week, and export market development funding is necessary to rival other counties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
…been shown to be very effective in supporting important pollinators such as bees and monarch butterflies. Wojcik said that pollinator habitats on farmland are critical and conservation programs can play…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-08-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers land following due to lack of water availability, the pollinator partnership on-farm conservation…
Growing Matters: Remembering Applicator Safety
…Associate Director of Regulatory, Stewardship, and Sustainability for Valent U.S.A., Leslie Garcia said that pollinator safety is a central focus throughout the development and applications of crop protection materials. “We…
Agronomic Minute: Combatting Orchard Pests
…helpful tool for growers dealing with lepidopteran pests. “It provides consistent insect control and is an excellent fit for IPM programs because its pollinator and beneficial friendly,” said Driver. Some…
Growing Matters: Following Label Directions is the First Part of Protecting Pollinators
Label directions serve as one of the most important points in keeping pollinators safe and healthy when making an application of crop protection materials. The 2022 BeSure campaign from the…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…in spinach production has been awarded $795,194. CDFA and other collaborators will also be working to develop a new tool to enhance pollinator habitat in blueberries with a $554,663 award….
Growing Matters: IPM Essential for Pollinator Protection
…do not require pollinators, Taylor noted that a pollinator protection philosophy remains important. Adhering to label directions is another key component of mitigating risk to bees and other pollinators. Taylor…
Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
The 2022 BeSure campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition is once again helping to support the implementation of practices focused on pollinator protection. “Pollinators have obviously taken a lead in…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to help strengthen pollinator research support. Individuals with diverse expertise and experience with pollinators are being encouraged to serve on the…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…Plant Protection Today Featured Article: How PPQ Protects Pollinator Health; Pollinators Benefit Our Health and Environment USDA/APHIS image Bee pollination alone is responsible for more than 15-billion in added crop…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…programs such as the Healthy Soils Program, State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program, Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program, Cannabis Appellations Program, Sustainable California Grown Cannabis Pilot Program, Pollinator Habitat Program,…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
…in Florida and California; $5,887,418 for agriculture plant pest detector dog teams to programs in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York; $1,549,122 for honey bee and pollinator health; $883,154 to…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Get Finetuned with More Detailed Metrics
…some R&D work right now on determining pollinator versus producer rations in almond orchards,” said Kimmelshue. “All of these things are an attempt to improve the accuracy of estimating yield,…