Crop Protection
Seasonal tree fruit updates at the revised Penn IPM hotline
Penn State Extension has announced a major revision to its 1-800 PENN IPM hotline to better serve the horticultural and agricultural community. Callers may now select from a greater number of integrated pest management and... more »
Low-cost spray program for tart cherry diseases shared
Some growers have been inquiring about reducing input costs for tart cherries, and this article is intended to be used as a guide to help with season-long decision-making. The following guidelines were generated from price... more »
Biotalys expands team, establishes US headquarters
Biotalys NV, a transformative food and crop protection company, announced June 9 the expansion of its executive team and establishment of its new U.S. headquarters for Biotalys Inc., which will be located in Research Triangle Park,... more »
Brandt Inc. mourns loss of founder, Glen Brandt
Glen Albert Brandt, founder of Brandt Inc., died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, early Sunday morning, June 7. He was 94. Born on March 19, 1926 in Farmingdale, IL, Glen (G.B. to his... more »
MDARD offers modified program for registering pesticide applicators
Due to the suspension of in-person certification exams as part of the state’s COVID-19 response, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is implementing a temporary program to streamline the process to become... more »
Grapes producers have bio solution against ‘unseen enemy
Grapes are one of the widest spread fruit crops; it could be produced in many parts of the world. It is a good option for farmers to support demand for locally grown agricultural products and... more »
Webinar: ‘Spotted Lanternfly – A Threat to California Winegrapes’ set
Three California wine industry organizations will join forces to present a webinar: "Spotted Lanternfly – A Threat to CA Winegrapes on June 11, from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. PST. The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive... more »
Twig blossom blights in Michigan blueberries need attention
We are three weeks past the May 9, 2020, freeze that hit southwest Michigan. Growers have been evaluating flowers for freeze injury. Besides damage to blossoms, we see dead shoot tips and damage to the tips of... more »
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