Crop Protection

New website features a fresh, updated look to help drive Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness

Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness announced July 23 the launch of a new and improved website at wilburellisagribusiness.com. Grower focus groups, feedback sessions and much more went into developing a website that better fits growers’ needs with easier... more »

More-sustainable alternatives to banned pesticide chlorpyrifos seen in report

A report issued July 16 identifies alternatives for California growers to the banned pesticide chlorpyrifos and calls for continued work towards safer, more sustainable pest management practices. Following California's historic decision to end use of... more »

Swede midge, a threat to Brassica crops, now in Pennsylvania

Another invasive species, the swede midge, has made its way to Pennsylvania. Swede midge is a tiny, 1/16 inch long fly that can be a serious pest of Brassica crops, also known as cole crops,... more »

Gerald Coward joins AgBiome as chief financial officer

AgBiome, a company that develops products from the Earth's microbial communities, announced July 21 that Gerald Coward has joined the company as its chief financial officer. Gerald will lead the finance team from the company’s headquarters... more »

The importance of leaf cover in fruiting vegetables

July is the month that we see the highest temperatures and often have cloud free, high light intensity days and long day lengths. Under these conditions, good leaf cover is essential for producing high quality... more »

Genes found that allow bacteria to resist onion’s natural defenses

After years of building and analyzing sample collections, plant pathologists at the University of Georgia have identified the genes that allow a type of bacteria that causes onion center rot to resist onions’ natural defenses... more »

Screening of herbicide resistant weeds ramps up in Michigan fields

Weed control is a continuous challenge in Michigan vegetable production. Weeds directly compete with crops for light, water, space and nutrients, and indirectly interfere by serving as potential alternate hosts for pests and pathogens. Therefore,... more »

Avaun eVo insect formulation from FMC tackles pests affecting specialty crops

FMC has just released and made available for immediate use a new insecticide formulation, Avaunt eVo insect control, in a range of crops including brassicas, pome and stone fruits, cucurbits, leafy vegetables, low-growing berries and... more »