Category: Pest Control
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.
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.
Ohio State to host Crop, Soil & Water Field Night
Ohio State University (OSU) is hosting a Crop, Soil & Water Field Night.
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.
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.
Study: costs, returns of growing California organic strawberries
University of California researchers have released a study that can help growers and others estimate the costs and potential returns for growing organic strawberries on the state’s Central Coast.
New tools take aim at controlling strawberry pests
Strawberry growers in the Central Coast are headed toward a zero-tolerance policy on lygus bugs, the most destructive insect pest in the crop.
New farm manager at MSU plant pathology, entomology centers
A new farm manager has been named to supervise the Michigan State University Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers.
Wilbur-Ellis hosts FFA tour, showcases future ag investments
A group of more than 50 members of the California FFA learned about career opportunities in food production and agriculture through a tour of Wilbur-Ellis’ Woodland South, California, operations.
Vestaron’s bioinsecticide obtains approval in Italy
Italy grants farmers emergency access to Vestaron’s bioinsecticide SPEAR LEP to use on tomatoes from March 28 to July 25.