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Lanternfly’s penchant for harming grapevines focus of study
The spotted lanternfly is starting to sour the grape and wine industries in southeastern Pennsylvania, and research underway in Penn State's College ... READ MORE »
Pest update: Efforts continue to control SWD, SLF
In 2022, Fruit Growers News highlighted research in California and other states related to imported wasps to control the spotted-wing drosophila (SWD)... READ MORE »
Mid-Atlantic convention features Growing Farmers leader
The keynote speaker for the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be a grower entrepreneur who has taught other farmers how to be succ... READ MORE »
More than $70M set for projects protecting agriculture from pests
The USDA is allocating more than $70 million to support 372 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program to strengthen the nation�... READ MORE »
PPQ-trained detector dogs track down lanternflies and beetles
They’re coming to get you, spotted lanternflies and Japanese beetles! Detector canines – trained by USDA's Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) p... READ MORE »
PoPS: The data-driven decision-making tool viewed
The USDA's Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program recently created an expert group of advanced quantitative analysts. This group identifies pri... READ MORE »
Indiana winegrape harvest projected to be fruitful
Indiana winegrape growers began harvesting in late August and will continue through early October. Despite a late freeze at the beginning of the growi... READ MORE »
Periodical cicada management on blueberries outlined
As we await the emergence of Brood X of the periodical cicada this year, it’s time to think about what steps you might take to protect your small fr... READ MORE »
Cornell virtual event for the wine and grape industry set for March3-5
Despite the pandemic, wine and grape producers, managers, researchers and industry professionals will have access to expertise spanning many different... READ MORE »
$70M set to protect ag, natural resources from plant pests
The USDA is allocating more than $70 million to support 383 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program to strengthen the nation�... READ MORE »
