Crop Protection

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 »

HELM launches line of Fearless-brand herbicides

HELM Agro US has received EPA label for two acetochlor-based weed control tools for corn. “Fearless and Fearless Xtra deliver powerful pre-plant, pre-emergence or post-emergence weed control of annual grass and broadleaf weeds, plus yellow... more »

Onion researchers earn $3.25 million grant to control pests

A multi-disciplinary team of pest and disease management researchers has earned a highly competitive federal research grant of $3.25 million to carry out research and devise pest and disease management techniques in onion and garlic... more »

Israel connection made for AgBiome’s Howler product

AgBiome Innovations and Luxembourg Industries Ltd. announced a joint registration, development and commercialization intent for Howler fungicide in the crop and non-crop markets in Israel. "We are continuously expanding our global business relationships at AgBiome... more »

Pumpkin management in the final stretch

You are in the final stretch of the pumpkin season in Michigan. Vines are dying down and cutting has begun. It is at this point you discover just how well your growing season management practices... more »