Crop Protection
International bioprotection federation formed
BioProtection Global (BPG) is the new name that has been adopted by the federation of biocontrol and biopesticide associations, established in fall 2014. The new name was approved and board members were elected at the... more »
EPA expands Luna fungicide label
Bayer announced the EPA has approved an expanded label for Luna fungicides permitting use on a larger group of fruit, nut and vegetable crops. Once approved in relevant states, these label expansions will be effective across a broad... more »
Gowan Company announces EPA registration of Magister SC
Gowan Company, LLC announced the EPA registration of Magister SC Miticide. Magister SC is registered to control mites in almonds, cherries, Christmas trees, non-bearing tree fruits, and nuts; and powdery mildew in cherries, the company... more »
EPA approves biopesticide for navel orangeworm
Semios has received EPA approval and California Department of Pest Regulation approval for aerosol pheromone biopesticide products that disrupt the mating of the navel orangeworm (NOW). The Semios platform... more »
Blueberry types identified for resistance, susceptibility to pathogen
Phytophthora cinnamomi is a soilborne pathogen associated with root rot in many woody perennial plants. An extensive study from researchers in Oregon has identified a number of highbush blueberry cultivars that show resistance to the disease,... more »
WSU Extension to host grape pest management workshop
Grape pest and disease management for growers in western Washington will be discussed in a hands-on workshop on Saturday, March 19, at the Stillaguamish Grange, 6521 Pioneer Hwy., Stanwood, Washington. Space is limited and pre-paid... more »
Researchers progress in fight against exotic BMSB
Scientists are rearing tiny Asian wasps in quarantine and evaluating whether they can be released in California to battle brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), an... more »
New(er) berry crop herbicides
Some new herbicides, or in some cases, new formulations, have become available for use in berry crops in the last few years. Here is a summary of these additions. Devrinol Devrinol (napropamide) is a pre-emergent... more »
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