Pest Control

Advancing onion thrips management: The innovations and latest research insights

The Vegetable Entomology Laboratory at Michigan State University has been conducting research on onion thrips management in onions for 15 years. During this time, we have initially focused on developing insecticide programs to prevent thrips... more »

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 with Provivi, an ag pest company, will focus on controlling the yellow stem borer... more »

Valent BioSciences receivesbiostimulant certification from fertilizer group

The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences TFI has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant. The certification is part of TFI’s new program designed to ensure... more »

USDA research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released findings that suggest diverse crop rotations can mitigate risks associated with poor growing conditions, offering a potential lifeline for fruit and vegetable growers grappling with climate change.... more »

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. The National Plant Board (NPB) bestowed an Outstanding Team Performance award for 2024 to the division. The division,... more »

WSU Extension Onion Field Day scheduled

Washington State University Extension has scheduled an onion field event. The 2024 WSU Extension Onion Field Day is set for Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hartley Farms in the Horse Heaven... more »

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. The projects selected are focused on helping specialty crop growers manage disease and adverse weather conditions,... more »

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. “Given Cameron’s vast experiences in the agricultural industry, we are fully confident in... more »