…Avila will also be speaking on labor challenges and approaches for reducing costs. UC ANR Agricultural and Resource Economics Specialist, Brittney Goodrich will be going over the economics behind maximizing…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
Biological control appears to be contributing to reducing bagrada bug issues in California. Research Entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brian Hogg had been evaluating the wasp gryon aetherium…
RMA Insurance Options for Specialty Crops, Organics
…in approved revenue; and Reducing paperwork requirements for WFRP. The RFA is holding listening sessions on the insurance options. The final two are Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. PT and…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
…protections for farmworkers. As part of the effort, the program is intended to help expand the potential pool of workers. The program is also aimed at reducing irregular migration by…
Equipment Sanitation: Keeping Tomato Fields Safe from Pests and Diseases
…the industry has been very receptive towards,” said Swett. “That is another piece of this puzzle that we’re working on is reducing the risk of spread on trailers and other…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…Micro Farm, now $350,000 and reducing paperwork requirements. The improvements are in direct response to feedback from stakeholders as USDA’s Risk Management Agency recognizes the role these insurance options play…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…functional for her operation, reducing pesticide use while increasing yield. “She’s seen a huge increase in net income between the decrease in pesticides and increased yield, which we attributed about…
Adult Obesity Increased During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
…adult obesity rate during the pandemic. Participation in exercise rose 4.4 percent over the period, and people slept 1.5 percent longer, both associated with reducing obesity. Meanwhile, the number of…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…10 percent. The parasitoid wasps provide an option for reducing SWD populations and thereby saving growers time and money in application costs and loss of production. “The long-term goal is…
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
…won’t be a detriment to their crops. “We certainly welcome the rain if for no other reason than to settle the dust and get some of the dust and dirt…
Syngenta Opens $15 Million Global Vegetable Seeds Quality Control Lab
…lab in Nampa will support reducing the timeline from seed production to grower fields. “Our ability to move seed is of critical importance on a governance,” said Stacy Woodruff, Global…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
…workers, and reducing overall domestic production. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
Ethanol Industry Hopeful for E15 Win
…looking for anything they can point to as possibly reducing near-record gas prices. The NAFB contributed this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Ethanol Industry Hopeful for E15 Win…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…pest management. However, reducing the likelihood of damage to the nuts will still be crucial for seeing a return on investment at harvest. “I see growers who are very conscientious…