Crop Management
Nanostructured biosensors detect pesticides in soil
When does too much of a good thing become a bad thing? That’s the question Jonathan Claussen, assistant professor at Iowa State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, and his team of researchers aim to help... more »
Michigan trials spotlight carrot foliar diseases
Michigan is ranked second in the U.S. for the production of carrots, grown on 1,600 acres in 2014 with a value of $7.7 million. Michigan carrot growers rely on fungicides for disease management, creating a... more »
Western Growers seeks startups for $30,000 scholarship
The application period for Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) Scholarship Program is now open. The scholarship program provides the winner with residence at an agtech incubator designed to assist start-up companies who are... more »
Combing through Michigan’s pollinator planning efforts
In the summer of 2015, the White House released the National Strategy to Protect the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators. This plan outlined our national goals for pollinator health: To improve the health... more »
Tomato nematode resistance aided by a fungus
Plants are constantly challenged by hungry animals and infectious microbes. For tomato plants, major enemies are nematodes of the species Meloidogyne incognita. These are little worms that first induce the roots to form galls, which... more »
USDA awards $9.4M for pest management research
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $9.4 million to support 25 research and outreach projects that will help mitigate pests, weeds and diseases on farms and in communities. The awards are made... more »
Production of seedless crops could help food security
Production of seedless fruits is an under-estimated tool for improving food security, research shows. The opportunity to produce bountiful levels of vital food crops such as apples, tomatoes and watermelons could be boosted by reducing... more »
Arysta Lifescience seals alliance with Beem Biologics
As part of its recently announced strategy to become a leader in high-value, high-growth specialty market segments in the crop protection industry, Arysta LifeScience has placed biosolutions at the center of its focus. Executing on... more »
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