Category: Pest Control
Michigan State organic grower training program registration opens
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Michigan State University Department of Horticulture soil health water pests disease
UGA Extension welcomes new viticulture specialist
Georgia winegrapes University of Georgia Cooperative Extension viticulture UGA Department of Horticulture College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Drone assignment: A costly investment, consider pros and cons
A recent addition in growers’ toolboxes, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flying over orchards and vineyards can supply images to help orchardists and horticulturists more precisely and efficiently identify areas of concern.
Biological event kicks off global conversation
The Salinas Biological Summit owes its inspiration, in part, to sweeping changes proposed in California’s initiative to significantly reduce pesticides and promote sustainable pest management practices.
Texas Hill Country peach grower limits pests, conserves water
Clean groves, meticulous weeding and minimal spraying of harsh chemicals help Fisher & Wieser’s Das Peach Haus (F&W) remain a successful Texas peach grower.
AgXelerators helps inventors introduce new products
AgXelerators AgX ag products inventions crop protection companies sustainability
Chief commercial officer named at vertical farming operator Oishii
Oishii vertical farming strawberries indoor farming greenhouse
Tech co. wins FAA authorization for automated electric drone
Pyka drones FAA crop protection drone technology
Michigan Commission of Agriculture seeks public input on ag management practices
Right to Farm Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MDARD Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices GAAMPs
Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
Mating disruption work by UF entomologist recognized
UF Entomological Society of America UF Entomological Society of America University of Florida UF entomologist UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences UF/IFAS entomology nematology mating disruption insect management
Florida watermelon growers benefit from UF disease, nutrient info
watermelon crop care disease management water nutrients University of Florida Extension Florida soil health
Senator tours Michigan blueberry farm to highlight SWD bill
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., recently promoted the passage of the Spotted Wing Abatement Trust (SWAT) Act during a visit to Crossroads Blueberry Farm in West Olive, Michigan.
The nose knows: Dogs find spotted lanternflies, other pests
Researchers are employing a novel approach to help growers discover and deal with spotted lanternflies (SLF).
Government relations staffer joins IFPA
IFPA International Fresh Produce Association Sarah Neagu-Reed government relations division
EFI honored for videos highlighting farmworker stories
Equitable Food Initiative EFI farmworkers recognition certification
Valent BioSciences highlights sustainability projects
Valent BioSciences LLC dedicated a new prairie park and solar field adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa.
Spotted lanternflies in crosshairs of USDA working group
USDA spotted lanternflies lanternfly nuts grapes apples cherries nectarines apricots peaches plums almonds walnuts cucumbers pest control pests
Biological crop protection and pollination pioneer dies
Peter Koppert Koppert Biological Systems biological crop protection pollination pests diseases sustainability crop protection greenhouse
Trap system recognized in GreenTech award
Biobest Trap-Eye sticky trap pest monitoring system GreenTech Innovation Award IPM