Crop Protection
IFTA continues precision-based conference
The International Tree Fruit Association’s (IFTA) Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, continues Thursday with a full array of educational programming for the more than 400 attendees. The IFTA Orchard Tour Feb. 9 on The... more »
Marrone Bio Innovations submits novel biofungicide to EPA
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. announced that it has submitted MBI-110, a new biological fungicide, to the EPA. A broad spectrum product, MBI-110 is especially notable for its activity on downy mildews and white molds, as shown... more »
Bayer rejects EPA’s request to cancel use of flubendiamide
Crop Science, a division of Bayer, announced it has refused a request by the EPA to voluntarily cancel the uses of flubendiamide in the United States and instead will seek a review of the product’s... more »
Northeast Small Fruit IPM Working Group releases strawberry PMSP
The Northeast Small Fruit IPM Working Group has released an updated Pest Management Strategic Plan (PMSP) for strawberry in the northeast. Prior to the 2014 Strawberry PMSP meeting, members of the Northeast Small Fruit IPM Working... more »
Court denies EPA’s move to vacate Enlist Duo registration
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a recent motion filed by EPA to vacate the registration of Enlist Duo. The herbicide remains fully intact for all labeled uses, according to manufacturer Dow... more »
Marrone Bio announces first sales of MAJESTENE bionematicide
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI) announced its first sales of its latest product, MAJESTENE. The company also reports that MAJESTENE has been listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute and may now be used in... more »
Crown gall – a growing concern in vineyards
The past two winters have ramped up concerns about crown gall in Pennsylvania and other parts of the Northeast. Wine grape growers are discovering, many for the first time, the horrors of this disease and... more »
Marrone Bio launches new REGALIA biofungicide
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. announced the launch and commercial availability of a new formulation of its REGALIA Biofungicide. REGALIA is a biofungicide for conventional and organic production that prevents and fights disease by triggering treated... more »
Current Issue
Wood pulp on tree fruit buds guards against frost damage
Degree days determine cranberry spray protocols
FlightSensor provides pest surveillance
New AI: early size profile available for pears
Inflation, competition influence farm market prices
Technology revolutionizes cherry, small fruit grading, packing
MBG, UF develop late-season Georgia blueberries
Global Biological Accelerator debuts at Salinas event
Never-ending rain leads to pest, disease concerns
Seven takeaways from benchmark survey of markets
CMI: Cherry Marketing Institute approves research projects
Ag Labor Review: Grower concerns help shape NCAE’s mission
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