Crop Protection
Howler from AgBiome receives EPA registration
AgBiome's Howler fungicide has received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The first product to be marketed by AgBiome Innovations and developed by AgBiome Inc., is a biological fungicide that is highly effective against fungal diseases... more »
Grapevine leafroll associated virus addressed in Pennsylvania
As if winegrape growers don’t have enough challenges in this day and age, the effects of grapevine viruses have been taking on greater importance in eastern vineyards over the past several years. Studies examining grapevine... more »
SWD detected in wide range of fruit crops in Michigan
Michigan State University Extension fruit team members are wrapping up monitoring for spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) in crops that have been harvested, and SWD activity has now been detected in most locations where there are fruit crops being... more »
Fruit rot management options seen for pome, stone fruit
Management considerations are discussed for mitigating pome and stone fruit rots. Hail damaged fruit destined for juicing still need protection from rots. We are in the middle of a delicious peach harvest and apples aren’t... more »
Chateau herbicide California-registered for caneberries
Valent U.S.A. 's Chateau Herbicide SW has been registered by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for use on citrus and caneberries. A preemergence herbicide, Chateau offers growers residual protection against more than 90 annual... more »
BASF’S Pristine relieves summer disease pressure
{Sponsored} Vigilance and proactive fungicide applications have positioned California grape growers for healthy yields. Wet winter weather patterns continued into spring, particularly in northern and coastal California. Conditions were conducive for high disease pressure but... more »
Blueberry growers urged to take stock of SWD pressure
Blueberry harvest is in full swing in Michigan all counties. Fruit is of excellent quality and flavor but growers need to pay attention to spotted wing drosophila management recommendations. West central Michigan has remained under... more »
Optimize preharvest sprays for managing postharvest diseases
For most postharvest diseases of apple and pear, infections are initiated in the orchard at different times during the growing season. As the harvest season is approaching for some early cultivars, it is time to... more »
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