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RFS Lowers Gas Prices and Maggot Protein
The Agribusiness Update
The Renewable Fuel Standard has lowered gas prices, and Australian researcher looking at insects like maggots as a source of protein.
Blueberries Organic Vs Conventional Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
An OSU study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional growers.
Blueberries Organic Vs Conventional Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
An OSU study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional growers.
Blueberries Organic Vs Conventional Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
An OSU study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional growers.
Eating Insects and Oklahoma Wildfires
The Agribusiness Update
New survey shows consumers aren't buying 'eating insects' claim that it helps environment, and Oklahoma hit hard by early-season wildfires.
Hotlines For Help With Insects and Blight
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Another great way to stay on top of Blight conditions in the state of Washington is by way of checking in with the potato blight hotlines where our land grant colleges share information.
Removing Dams & More On White Nose
Northwest Report
There's a lot more concern of the discovery of a dead bat in Washington State...and four NW dams may be removed.
The Organic Farmer's Friend
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sometimes all it takes are some friends.
Biological Control Agents
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Jennifer Andreas, Director of the WSU Extension Integrated Weed Control Project, gives some insight as to the types of weeds biocontrol works best with.
Available Tool for Weed Management
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There are many tools available for successful integrated weed management - herbicides, mechanical and cultural methods, and biocontrol.
Helping Out Pollinators
Food Forethought
Bees are normally the first that come to mind when thinking about nature's pollinators, but birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, and other beneficial insects provide this valuable service.
Bug Battle
Food Forethought
Even the most annoying of insects have a job to do in the garden.
Fighting Flies
Line on Agriculture
It will be flying insect pest time sooner than you think and Bayer has a new product for long lasting protection.
The Organic Farmer's Friend
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There are many insects organic farmers and gardeners want and need to have around their crops.
Urban Insect Farming
Food Forethought
Raising insects as a sustainable food source for humans.
Pest Patrol
Food Forethought
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service urges summer travelers to "join the fight against invasive pests".
Helping Hand For Pollinators
Food Forethought
Bees are normally the first that come to mind when thinking about nature's pollinators.
Bugs Invading & The Ag Game
Northwest Report
Bugs are invading fields...a new electronic game could teach Africa about farming and Lacy talks about a possible end around.
Vineyard Habitat Restoration Farm Walk
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There are more farm walks scheduled this year, and some of those will be more hands on.