Category: Pest Control
MSU to host 2024 preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting
The Michigan State University blueberry team is inviting blueberry growers to attend this year’s preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting.
Smart Apply welcomes Lasseter Tractor as new authorized dealer
Smart Apply, Inc., announced that Lasseter Tractor Company is now an authorized dealer of their Intelligent Spray Control System.
New beetle emerging threat to nut crops
University of California researchers and almond growers are seeking solutions for controlling the carpophilus beetle, a newcomer to the state that is an established pest in Australia.
Public hearings to discuss pesticide use
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will hold public hearings to give the public advance notice about pesticide use.
2024 Michigan viticulture field day scheduled
This year’s Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Enology Experience Day are scheduled.
UC study estimates blackberry production costs
A new study examines how growers and others can estimate costs and potential returns for blackberries grown on California’s Central Coast.
UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries
A new study can help growers and others estimate costs and potential returns for California’s Central Coast organic strawberries.
MSU hires farm manager for plant pathology, entomology centers
Michigan State University has hired a new farm manager to oversee its Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers.
Strawberry research production meeting spotlights sustainable farming practices
California strawberry growers and industry members gathered in early May for the California Strawberry Commission’s (CSC) Production Research meeting held in Santa Maria, Calif. to hear from strawberry industry experts regarding key advancements in strawberry production.
Vestaron receives emergency use authorization in Italy to combat tomato leafminer
Italy becomes the second country in the European Union to grant farmers emergency access to Vestaron’s bioinsecticide SPEAR LEP.
Strawberry pests controlled by new tools
Strawberry growers in the Central Coast are headed toward a zero-tolerance policy on lygus bugs, the most destructive insect pest in the crop.
MSU plans insect forum
Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology is planning an insect symposium.
New WSU entomology endowed chair helping tree fruit industry
When it comes to pests and tree fruit, old problems can become more difficult, while new problems can pop up quickly with devastating consequences.
San Joaquin Valley vineyard tips offered
Mechanical pruning can help winegrape growers save costs.
Smart Apply precision spraying adds California staffer
Noah Sanders has joined Smart Apply, creator of the Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System for high-value specialty crops, as regional sales director.
Fruit Growers News wants your opinion
Fruit growers, what are your biggest concerns right now?
Georgia blueberry growers extend assessment
Georgia blueberry growers have approved extending their state’s blueberry assessment.
Custom Agronomics acquires BioTek Ag
Custom Agronomics, a custom formulator and manufacturer of private-label liquid plant nutrition, nutrient use efficiency and other specialty products, has acquired BioTek Ag to expand its focus on nutrient use efficiency products.
Carmel Valley winegrapes: Parsonage Village Vineyard
Thinning, wildlife control aid Parsonage Village Vineyard
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available
The Michigan Fruit Management Guide, which includes coverage of strawberries, has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension.