Category: Pest Control
Beneficials dispenser released by Biobest
Biobest has introduced a beneficials dispenser.
West Coast Tomato Growers combine tradition, innovation
West Coast Tomato Growers is a longstanding generational farm that showcases diversity and supports military veterans.
UF researchers examine science-backed fertilization rates
Years of University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research yields in science-backed crop fertilization rates are being realized.
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide wins award
A bioengineering company has won recognition for its crop protection scientific efforts.
ProGro achieves OMRI Certification soil inoculant
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product’s supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.
Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo to be in Myrtle Beach
The 38th annual Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is scheduled for Dec. 3-4 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Advancing onion thrips management: innovations and latest research insights
MSU researchers share insecticide and non-chemical strategies for onion thrips management. Discover how to protect onion crops effectively.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.