Crop Protection
Aguilera Certis USA names regional manager-northern California
Certis USA has named Taylor Smith Aguilera as Regional Manager-Northern California. Aguilera handles product sales for the company’s biopesticide products, including the Northern California introduction of LifeGard, a biological plant activator for use by growers... more »
EPA OKs SPEAR-LEP bioinsecticide for use on outdoor crops
Kalamazoo, Michigan-based Vestaron has received approval from the EPA of its Spear-Lep bioinsecticide for control of lepidopterans in high-value field crops. This approval makes Spear-Lep the second peptide-based product developed by Vestaron, following the full... more »
Array of methods needed to curb the pesky squash vine borer
The squash vine borer (Melittia curcubitae) is a menace to squash, zucchini, and pumpkins and presents major challenges for gardeners and smaller-scale farmers – by the time these crops have wilted, it’s usually too late... more »
DowDuPont names senior leaders of Corteva Agriscience, DuPont
DowDuPont (NYSE : DWDP ) Sept. 17 named the senior leaders of the independent companies that will be created following the separation of its Agriculture (Corteva Agriscience) and Specialty Products (DuPont) Divisions, which is expected to occur... more »
Watch for late blight, botrytis gray mold in high tunnel tomatoes
This fall as temperatures drop, dew periods extend, and the skies remain cloudy, be on the lookout for late blight and Botrytis gray mold in high tunnel tomatoes. Although high tunnels provide direct protection from... more »
Research set to protect onions, grapes from pests and diseases
Two national research teams led by scientists at Washington State University will protect valuable U.S. grape, onion and garlic crops from devastating and fast-adapting pests and diseases, thanks to more than $5 million in Specialty... more »
Michigan growers to be surveyed about chemical practices
A sample of vegetable growers across Michigan will soon be contacted by the USDA NASS Great Lakes Region to participate in a set of surveys focusing on nutrient and fertilizer use, pesticide applications, and pest... more »
Recon 4 fungicide for oomycete disease introduced by Atticus
Atticus introduces ReCon 4 F, a fungicide that attacks soil-borne diseases and offers outstanding preventative protection against oomycete diseases. ReCon 4 F (similar to Ridomil) uses active ingredient metalaxyl, to protect Apples, Carrots, Citrus, Sod, and other crops... more »
