…suspension, reduction, or elimination of tariffs to help relieve some of the impacts of rising inflation. A letter was sent to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai detailing the challenges that…
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
…crops and beneficial predators. “Predatory mite releases, there will be a demonstration of this on that farm. And we’ll be talking a lot of about natural enemies and how to…
Drivers Across the U.S. Reach 30 Billion Miles on E15 Fuel
…have logged 30 billion miles on the road using E15. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor calls it a testament to the rising popularity of E15. The ethanol blend is made…
Sustainability in Agriculture
…spoke Wednesday at a webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute. She says one challenge is convincing farmers to adopt new practices while many already using sustainable practices. “That’s where…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…and other groups, such as cooperatives and worker associations, creating new capacity or expanding existing capacity. $200 million for Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program for specialty crop operations that…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…through different environments as a route for moving from animal and human waste to plant crops. That project is being supported by a $1 million investment. Other projects include improving…
MSOB: Biological Approaches to Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted wing drosophila can be a problematic pest for a variety of growers, as the pest impacts a multitude of crops. Senior Product Development Manager for Marrone Bio Innovations, Dr….
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
…other uses. Nelson and his son Chase, farm together. They grow primarily row crops, but when Greg learned about the health benefits of aronia berries, they set aside a bit…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-27-22
…nation, grapevine bloom being a critical time for tissue sampling and staying on top of labor rules as temperatures rise. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Resistance-Breaking TSWV is ‘Spreading in Scope’ in Sutter County
Instances of the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt virus (RB-TSWV) are increasing in Sutter County. Vegetable Crops Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension in Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties, Amber…
Almond Matters: Getting After Pests with Insect Growth Regulators
…Esteem ant bait on ants. So, it’s a good way to go after them,” Burkdoll noted. With temperatures warming up, IGRs can also be helpful in addressing mite populations. Burkdoll…
Agronomy Week 2022
…Lavac says it’s a week to recognize agronomists and other crop professionals who help farmers get the most from their crops. “We encourage all farmers, regardless of their seed…
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
…products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return…
Almond Matters: Prioritizing Coverage with Miticide Applications
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, miticide applications will be ramping up in orchards as temperatures rise. Getting ahead of mite populations before they become established will…