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Pheromones and insect pests
Idaho Ag Today
Commercial vegetable growers face common threats to their produce.
Citrus Greening Heroes and USMCA Improvements Pushed
The Agribusiness Update
A few tiny heroes may help fight Florida’s long-running battle against citrus greening disease, and rising costs, and a bipartisan group of senators is urging continued support and improvements to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Georgia Farm Dog Contest and Renewable Fuels Standard
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is looking to recognize a furry farm hero through its 2026 Georgia Farm Dog Contest, and EPA releases long-awaited final Renewable Fuels Standard volume obligations for 2026 and 27.
California Farm Bureau Honors Young Farmers and Ranchers Leaders
California Ag Today
Statewide YF&R awards highlight the dedication of standout members and committees advancing agricultural leadership.
Bee Focused On Pollination
Farm of the Future
BeeHero co-founder Itai Kanot describes the benefits technology can bring to making sure growers get their money’s worth out of pollination services.
Could Precision Pollination Someday Reduce Thinning Costs?
Farm of the Future
BeeHero's Itai Kanot says he’d like to see their Pollination Insights Platform someday help lower thinning costs as well.
Pollination Insight Platform
Farm of the Future
BeeHero recently announced the expanded application of its Pollination Insight Platform to the apple market.
Precision Pollination
Farm of the Future
BeeHero is a global leader of data-driven precision pollination.
Volatile Weather Patterns Expected to Continue
Line on Agriculture
More drought and hurricanes are expected due to climate change and it is important that water storage be considered.
NASCAR GA Peanut Partnership and Plant Demand Grows
The Agribusiness Update
NASCAR and the Georgia Peanut Commission partner for Be Your Own Hero Foundation, and nurseries are reporting a higher demand for food plants during pandemic.
Drugs Found in Fresh Carrots and COVID Relief from Congress
The Agribusiness Update
$3-million dollars worth of drugs found in a shipment of fresh carrots from Mexico, and Congress works to pass COVID-19 relief package before year's end.
Dr. Chilton Inducted into USDA's Hall of Heroes
Farm of the Future
I had the opportunity to visit with Syngenta's Distinguished Science Fellow Dr. Mary-Dell Chilton. She was one of the inductees into the USDA's Hall of Heroes — which is recognizes those who have had a lasting impact on agriculture.
Monitoring Insect Populations
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Due to an exceptionally mild winter this year Washington potato growers should be on the lookout for earlier than normal and larger populations of potato psyllids, leafhoppers, potato tuber moth, and aphids.