Crop Protection

Spotted wing drosophila update for NW Michigan cherry growers

As cherry harvest is underway in northwest Michigan, growers are balancing management decisions with pre-harvest intervals (PHIs) and the rainy forecast for the weekend and early next week. This season has been mostly dry and... more »

Managing apple maggots with insecticides

Adults are black flies with white crossbands on the abdomen (3 on males, 4 on females), a prominent white spot on the posterior end of the thorax and wings marked with... more »

How to fight hard-to-kill codling moths in apples

The early bird gets the worm, and growers who prepare early will have more luck catching codling moth before it damages their apples. Insecticide sprays must be timely, based on traps tracking moth flights, and... more »

Ten organic fertilizer products from Bio Huma Netics get OMRI listing

Fertilgold Organics, a new brand of organic fertilizer products from Bio Huma Netics, (BHN) headquartered in Gilbert, Ariz., has achieved Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listing for 10 initial products. Of these, six OMRI-listed liquid... more »

Senate unanimously OKs Pesticide Registration Improvement Act

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said the Senate approved reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). “The U.S. Senate just passed a... more »

Text alerts available for New York specialty crop growers

Fruit and vegetable farmers in 17 eastern New York counties can now receive real time alerts on high risk disease and pest outbreaks texted directly to their cell phone. The text alerts will be reserved... more »

EPA organophosphate opinion faces July 23 comment deadline

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comment until July 23 on the final Biological Opinion (BiOp) issued under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), regarding the potential effects... more »

Tacoma Ag purchased by Atticus

Atticus, LLC has acquired Tacoma Ag, LLC. This strategic acquisition complements and expands Atticus’ product offerings, particularly in the herbicide category, and further positions the company as a well-balanced supplier that is equipped to serve... more »