Category: Crop Protection
Grasshopper infestation threatens Northern California crops, experts urge early action
Grasshoppers are wreaking havoc on crops, with farmers reporting extensive damage to onions, garlic, hay and even pollinator plants.
Marion Ag and Columbia Seeds join forces to boost agronomic solutions
Marion Ag Service Inc. and Columbia Seeds have joined forces to create a new supply and marketing consortium to enhance agronomic solutions.
USDA revamps Farm Loan Programs to assist vegetable growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled its updates to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs.
New communications manager at Syngenta
Syngenta has appointed Susan Luke as its senior communications manager for Syngenta U.S. Crop Protection and Corporate Communications.
Stokes Seeds welcomes new territory manager
Stokes Seeds has appointed Brandi Abbott as the new territory manager for North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Adding cover crops into integrated weed management programs
Cover crop adoption in the U.S. increased 17% from 2017 to 2022. Read how growers are motivated by the role cover crops can play in improving soil health, water infiltration and weed management.
Smart tech wipes out pests: The latest trends in spraying automation
Innovative spraying technology can help manage pests and diseases threats. Read how the new tech helps ensure healthy plants and abundant production.
Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials laser weeding, battles pests
Technology, including autonomous robot is a part of A&M Farms’ sweet onion production success.
ISAP’s Risk Management Conference set for August
The biennial Risk Management Conference hosted by The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Ohio State to host Crop, Soil & Water Field Night
Ohio State University (OSU) is hosting a Crop, Soil & Water Field Night.
National Plant Diagnostic Network: Plant health at a crossroads
Plant diagnosticians and plant pathologists are warning about the economic imperative of fully funding the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN).
Georgia, FieldWatch work together on pesticide safety
Georgia is partnering with a nonprofit mapping operation to promote safe pesticide handling.
Spotted lanternfly discovered in Michigan
The invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been detected in a Michigan county.
Strawberry pest controlled by using fewer pesticides
Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pestA University of Florida research shows how strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control a destructive pest.
A map to success: FieldWatch highlights locations of organic crops, bees
FieldWatch, an online mapping registry, allows organic growers, beekeepers to alert commercial pesticide applicators about sensitive acreage.
Biocontrol technology to be released by Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien Ag Solutions is planning to release new biocontrol technology designed to help growers improve yields.
Weed Science Field Tour hosted by Washington State University
The Weed Science Field Tour hosted by Washington State University will take place on June 12 from 1-5 pm at research fields on the Palouse.
Public hearings scheduled by California Department of Pesticide Regulation
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will host three public hearings in July to review the proposed statewide notification system for restricted material pesticide applications.
Nature’s Reward battles disease, pests through mechanization, biologicals
Controlling insects and weeds that spread viruses and can devastate crops is a big challenge for Nature’s Reward.