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Support package for farmers includes some specialty crops
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced further details of the $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on trade deals. In May, President Trump directed... more »
Maximizing use of water stored in soil could result in grower savings
As California faces more frequent and severe droughts, agriculture, which relies on irrigation from surface water and groundwater, could become expensive and unsustainable. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, looked at using a “free”... more »
BioTEPP appoints two to board of directors
BioTEPP, the manufacturer of biopesticide Virosoft CP4, recently appointed two new people to its Board of Directors, Sylvain Lavoie and Hugo St-Laurent. Virosoft is registered and marketed in Canada and the United States where BioTEPP... more »
California joins fight against spotted lantern fly
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded funding for one project in the initial funding cycle for the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions grant program. The project, titled “Proactive Biological Control of... more »
New crops registered for Gowan USA’s Magister SC Miticide
Gowan USA has a new a crop label expansion for its Magister SC miticide. Magister SC is a broad spectrum miticide/insecticide that delivers fast knockdown and control of spider mites (Tetranychidae), Eriophyde mites, pear psylla... more »
USDA ARS scientist honored for fruit, vegetable work
For her outstanding contributions to food science and processing, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Tara H. McHugh is the agency's Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year... more »
Valent USA appoints Dion McBay as vice president of sales
Walnut Creek, California-based Valent U.S.A. LLC has appointed Dion McBay as vice president, sales, effective Feb. 25. McBay succeeds Rick Kraus, who has transitioned to a new role as national sales director, Integrated Farms and... more »
Treatment introduced to target spotted lanternfly
Arborjet Inc., a tree and plant health care company, said it has developed a "proven and effective treatment solution to help mitigate the spotted lanternfly." According to the USDA, this invasive pest "could be the... more »
Virosoft producer, BioTepp, names new CEO
BioTEPP, an innovative biotechnology company that produces an effective biopesticide for apple trees and other fruit trees like pear, plum or peach trees, announced today the appointment of agronomist Sylvie Richard, as President and Chief... more »
Invasive spotted lanternfly making its way to Ohio
Ohio has its radar in place to detect the first arrival of an invasive pest that can cause extensive damage to many crops, including vineyards and tree fruit. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest... more »
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