Category: Pest Control
University of Florida strawberry varieties resist chilli thrips
University of Florida has found strawberry varieties that show less harm from chilli thrips. Learn more about the findings from UF experts.
Cover crops for berry growers
Cover crops help sustainability. Read more how cover crops can aid soil health.
Cattail Organics grows success through organic farming practices
Cattail Organics thrives in Washington, showcasing organic vegetable farming through soil health, high tunnels and sustainable practices.
Idaho Gold: Soil health big focus of women-owned sweet corn seed grower
Discover how Chris Gross Farms uses soil health practices like cover crops and rotation to boost sweet corn seed production in Idaho.
Women in Farming: Leaders Driving Change in the Vegetable Industry
Women are increasingly stepping into pivotal roles in the ag industry. Learn how women are challenging stereotypes and reshaping the industry.
2025 vegetable pest management survey reveals top grower concerns
Discover insights from the 2025 vegetable pest management survey, with information collected from growers nationwide.
Veg Connections: Thrips Management in Peppers and IPM Strategies for Sustainable Yield
Thrips can be a persistent problem in pepper production. Read what researchers are doing to control thrips damage.
Southeast strawberries pest management plan published
The Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP) has been released.
Brussels sprouts nab more acreage as demand grows
The Brussels sprouts that farmers grow today no longer taste bitter, thanks to breeding efforts through the years to produce sweeter varieties.
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Integrated plant health management strengthens crop resilience
Integrated plant health management strengthens crop resilience. Read how combining IPM with nutrition and biologicals improves crops.
MSU researcher receives USDA grant for new SWD biopesticide
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.
Clemson simplifying South Carolina grower organic transition
Clemson is working to help South Carolina growers more efficiently and easily transition to organic growing.
Precision agriculture technology transforms farming
Discover how precision agriculture technology with apps, AI, and IoT helps growers improve efficiency, pest control, and sustainability.
Invasive Spotted lanternfly detected in Georgia
Destructive spotted lanternflies (SLF) have been discovered in Georgia.
Evolving downy mildew strains test spinach growers
Most afternoons, a coastal breeze blows in from Castroville to King City, cooling the Salinas Valley and supporting a wide range of vegetable crops from artichokes to broccoli to spinach.
USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation.
Vive Crop Protection accelerates crop protection product development
Vive Crop Protection is speeding the introduction of its crop protection products.
Soil tarping for weed management tested in onion production
Onions are particularly susceptible to competition with weeds during production. Learn about research showing how soil tarping reduces weed pressure.
UCCE to host wildlife workshop
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on a unique topic relevant to the industry.