Category: Crop Protection
Nitrogen fertilizer OMRI listed for organic use
A commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer from Bion Environmental Technologies is now OMRI listed for organic use.
Syngenta and Provivi partner to combat corn pests
Syngenta Biologicals and Provivi have partnered to develop pheromone-based solutions targeting pests in corn and rice crops across Asia. The collaboration will focus on controlling the yellow stem borer in India and Indonesia and the fall armyworm in Thailand.
Kubota buys robotics AI startup
Global tractor manufacturer Kubota is buying a robotics AI startup.
October to bring growers, tech leaders to FIRA USA ag robotics show
This fall is bringing the third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show in northern California.
Valent BioSciences receivesbiostimulant certification from fertilizer group
The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences
USDA research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability
The USDA ARS unveiled research indicating that diverse crop rotations offer stability for vegetable growers facing climate challenges.
Georgia Plant Protection honored by National Plant Board
Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Plant Protection Division has won recognition from a national plant protection board.
Charcoal rot emerges in California processing tomatoes
The most recent UCCE Kern County vegetable crop update, a hot summer has led to the charcoal rot in some processing tomato fields.
Explore cutting-edge practices, specialty crop research and more at the Great Lakes EXPO
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor.
WSU Extension Onion Field Day scheduled
The 2024 WSU Extension Onion Field Day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Hartley Farms in the Horse Heaven Hills.
NC State research projects awarded funding
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has been awarded nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million.
Ecorobotix adds CEO
Ecorobotix Inc. has announced that Cameron Holbrook has joined its team as the its new CEO of the North America business sector.
California strawberry industry marks 10 years of Strawberry Center contributions
California’s strawberry industry recently marked contributions made by its industry research facility.
Michigan crop report notes cooler temps, with increased pest pressure
MSU’s report noted that vegetable crops are facing increased disease pressures as cooler temperatures continue to affect the state.
Searing heat, reduced plantings harming California processing tomato crop
California’s processing tomato crop is being harmed by intense heat and reduced plantings.
MSU names new Plant & Pest Diagnostics director
Jan Byrne now heads Michigan State University’s (MSU) Plant & Pest Diagnostics department.
PVGA issues urgent pest warning for Pennsylvania growers
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) has issued an urgent pest warning for Pennsylvania growers.
BioConsortia releases latest bionematicide product results
BioConsortia Inc. has released the latest results of bionematicide field testing that could control nematodes.
Cucurbit downy mildew detected in New England
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) has been spotted in New England.
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.