Category: Pest Control
Crop protection products accelerated by Vive Crop Protection
A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products.
Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference
The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching.
New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.
Fresh Views: A Team approach to plant disease management
A Team approach is important for plant disease management. Read more in this Fresh Views column how leveraging experience and expertise of others helps disease issue management.
New varieties help Florida strawberry growers
Following hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida growers are showing resilience in ensuring fresh Florida strawberries are available this season.
Spotted lanternfly detected in Georgia
An invasive and destructive insect pest, spotted lanternflies (SLF), has been discovered in Georgia.
USDA to open Davis, California, ag research center
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation.
Clemson program works to ease organic transition for Palmetto State growers
Juan McAllister, a personal chef from Georgia, owns his grandfather’s farm in Effingham, South Carolina. He wants to grow healthy, organic food.
Biobest introduces beneficials dispenser
Biobest has introduced Entomatic, a trademarked beneficials dispenser.
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
UCCE has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers.
Gallo adopts laser bird deterrent tech for vineyards
To improve sustainability, E & J Gallo Winery is implementing a laser bird deterrent technology in its vineyards.
UF studies crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates.
New fungicide for pome disease control introduced
UPL launches new fungicide for disease control in almonds and pome crops
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide receives honors
Bioengineering company Renaissance BioScience has been recognized for its crop protection scientific efforts.
ProGro soil inoculant wins OMRI Certification
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product’s supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.
Garden State’s Philip E. Marucci Center aims to solve blueberry, cranberry issues
The Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension conducts research vital to the cultivation of quality blueberries and cranberries.
December to bring 38th Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Expo
The yearly Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
What pests are impacting you the most?
Fruit and vegetable growers around the U.S. have experienced different insect threats. What pests are impacting your farm the most?
California ag officials toured invasive pest programs
CDFA and the USDA announced that all populations of invasive fruit flies from California have been eradicated.
The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant.