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Smallest Wheat Crop on Record and Organic Producer Delays
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmers expected to plant the smallest wheat crop on record this year, and organic producers reporting delays in federal reimbursements intended to offset certification costs.
Mosquito control
Idaho Ag Today
We simply do not have the technology to completely wipe out mosquitoes. What we can accomplish is a reduction.
Georgia Officials Warn of Invasive Hornet Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Residents across the Southeast are urged to stay alert as yellow-legged hornets begin emerging.
EPA and Pesticides
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says his agency’s made big progress in reducing the backlog of pesticide registration reviews, while some remain controversial.
Keeping organic organic
Idaho Ag Today
How does an organic farmer keep his crop organic what with neighboring fields that are not organic possibly having pollen drift etc.
Growing Through the Fight
California Ag Today
Scientists discover how plants can resist disease without slowing down.
Grow Stronger, Not Smaller
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists find a way for crops to fight disease without sacrificing yield.
Greenlight BioScience
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We hear more about DNA, but RNA research in agriculture has gained significant momentum in recent years when it comes to pest control and gene regulation.
Building a Bug Blockade
Southeast Regional Ag News
The federal government is investing in a new sterile fly factory designed to halt the spread of the New World screwworm.
Stopping Screwworms with Science
California Ag Today
USDA’s new sterile fly production center aims to keep a dangerous livestock pest from gaining ground in North America.
Turning Research Into Results for California Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new roadmap is designed to move scientific discoveries out of the lab and into practical use on farms and ranches.
Modern Ag Alliance Pushes for Clear, Science‑Based Pesticide Rules
Line on Agriculture
The Modern Ag Alliance is a coalition of commodity groups and state Farm Bureaus, which is pushing for clearer, science‑based pesticide regulations.
San Diego County Area Quarantined After Mexican Fruit Fly Detection
California Ag Today
State and federal officials launch eradication efforts in La Mesa following the discovery of five flies, including a mated female.
Conservation Reserve Program and Farm Bridge Assistance on Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the enrollment periods for agricultural producers to submit offers for the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program, and USDA says they're on schedule to meet the late-February rollout for the Farm Bridge Assistance program.
Glyphosate and Bread Products and Farm Bridge Assistance on Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers appreciate Healthy Florida First's announcement regarding glyphosate and bread products, and USDA says they're on schedule to meet the late-February rollout for the Farm Bridge Assistance program.
USDA Eyes Citrus Change
California Ag Today
Officials will review public feedback before deciding whether to adjust current requirements for Hawaiian Persian limes.