Crop Protection
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 »
California quarantines invasive fruit fly
California officials have placed parts of Sacramento and Yolo Counties under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly following the detection of 15 flies around the south part of the city, according to an Aug. 30... more »
Consensus elusive on how big ag company mergers will affect growers
The last 12 months have brought a wave of mergers among heavyweight agriculture companies. Industry groups, analysts and economists have differing forecasts of how specialty crop growers will fare in the new business climate. Household... more »
Ken Korth appointed head of University of Arkansas entomology, pathology
Ken Korth, has been hired to lead a new University of Arkansas... more »
Take steps to get to the root of weed control failures
Controlling weeds is one of the most challenging parts of vegetable production. It is especially frustrating when the time and money you invest do not yield the weed control you had hoped for. Herbicide resistance... more »
Potato late blight confirmed in Michigan’s Monroe County
Potato late blight has been reported in Michigan’s Monroe County.Late blight was confirmed by Michigan State... more »
Chlorpyrifos pesticide ban ordered by appeals court
An EPA ban of the broad-spectrum pesticide chlorpyrifos – an action that will rock the agriculture industry – has been ordered by U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The ban will take away a tool... more »
