Crop Protection
US House rolls back pesticide regulations
The U.S. House of Representatives on May 24 approved bipartisan legislation to eliminate "an unnecessary, duplicative, and costly regulatory process under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the approved use of pesticides." According to a news release, H.R.... more »
New formula doubles performance of SWD lure
A new study on chemical lures for trapping and monitoring spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has optimized a formula for significantly greater attraction. A lure for catching and monitoring in D. suzukii populations was developed in... more »
Widespread detections of San Jose scale in northwest Michigan tree fruit
Michigan State University Extension's reports on San Jose scale's arrival in northwest Michigan tree fruit. "In past seasons, we have observed large populations of San Jose scale on sweet cherries in the northwest Michigan,... more »
Michigan peach, apple growers offered BMSB clinic
Michigan peach and apple growers get learn more about the brown marmorated stinkbug (BMSB) at an upcoming event. Registration is now open for the BMSB Clinic to learn how to manage this important new pest in... more »
West central Michigan blueberry growers receive heads up
Spring frosts caused some damage to blueberries and strawberries but no significant impact will be observed on most berry crops in west central Michigan. For the past two weeks weather in west central Michigan was... more »
Vestaron wins Michigan SmartZone Small Business of the Year Award
Vestaron has won the SmartZone Small Business of the Year award from the state of Michigan. The state is divided into 20 Smart Zones, and a representative from each was vying for the title. Vestaron... more »
Most common weeds in broadleaf, specialty crops listed
A recent survey conducted by the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) ranks Palmer amaranth as the most troublesome and difficult to control weed in 12 categories of broadleaf crops, fruits and vegetables, while common... more »
Washington state slates update for beaver control on farms
A workshop for farmers trying to deal with problems caused by beavers and beaver dams will be presented 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in the Carnation Farms’ Alpine Room, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road, Carnation, Washington. According... more »
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