Category: Biocontrols
Managing sublethal effects in orchard pests
Read up on how crop protection sprays can affect both pests and beneficial insects in specialty crop operations.
San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions
A recent San Joaquin Valley Grape Day was held. Read what pest and disease solutions were offered to growers.
Farm Bureau shares MAHA recommendations
The Farm Bureau has shared its MAHA recommendations. Discover more about the four focus areas, including enhancements to support farmers.
PGR arrival: Plant growth regulators and postharvest apple quality
Plant growth regulators can influence apple quality. Learn about Cornell research into PGRs in postharvest storage.
Soft spray effect: Michigan vineyard’s disease management pesticide test
A Michigan vineyard is testing softer pesticides. Learn more about Shady Lane’s disease management trials.
Northern California grape, olive field day scheduled
A northern California grape and olive field day is planned. Learn what topics grape and olive growers can learn about from UCCE.
Sym-Agro introduces KitoGard for nematode and root disease control
Sym-Agro KitoGard nematicide helps fruit and nut growers control nematodes and boost root health. Learn more about the new solution
Abiotic stress management products now available from Acadian Plant Health
New biostimulant products from Acadian Plant Health help crops combat abiotic stress. Get details on how they work to reduce yield loss.
Investing in plant health: Plant hardiness good for grower bottom lines
Plant health is integrated pest management. Read more about how IPM is a decision-making process that combines tools and strategies to identify and manage pests.
Crop protection products accelerated by Vive Crop Protection
A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products.
Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference
The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching.
USDA to open Davis, California, ag research center
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.
Biobest introduces beneficials dispenser
Biobest has introduced Entomatic, a trademarked beneficials dispenser.
ProGro soil inoculant wins OMRI Certification
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.
EPA grants registration to new biofungicide
BioConsortia has received registration from the EPA on its new biofungicide, Amara, which is designed for high-value fruit and vegetable production.
The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant.
Mutiny Crop Performance welcomes Kirby Green as national sales manager
Kirby Green, a veteran agribusiness professional, has joined the Mutiny Crop Performance team as national sales manager.
Andermatt Group acquires BioTEPP to enhance biological crop protection
Andermatt Group AG acquired Canadian company BioTEPP Inc. on July 9, 2024, to strengthen its global biological crop protection focus.
Smart tech wipes out pests: The latest trends in spraying automation
New spraying technology can help manage pests and diseases. Read more about the tech that helps growers battle threats.
Great Bear Vineyards’ biologicals focus
Great Bear Vineyards, which is transitioning to organic grape production relies on biological products to help control disease and pests.