Biocontrol Increasingly Important Option Against Potato Psyllid Posted by Carol Miller|April 5, 2017 Neonicotinoids, a key weapon in the grower’s arsenal against potato psyllids, is becoming less effective, a team of researchers […]Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
5 Graphics that Show How Biocontrols are Used by Vegetable Growers Posted by Carol Miller|April 3, 2017 American Vegetable Grower was curious about how biocontrols are impacting the industry. So we took a look at our State of the Vegetable Industry Survey to see what patterns may emerge.
Silicon: Plant Nutrient and Biocontrol Agent By Wendy L. Zellner|April 3, 2017 Editor’s note: Wendy Zellner made an in-depth presentation on silicon and its use as a biocontrol agent in […]
How to Stop Plant Diseases Before They Grab Hold By Karin Tifft|March 11, 2017 These smart strategies play off the science behind infestations, instead of merely treating symptoms.
New Biopesticide Available From BioWorks Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 30, 2016 Mycoinsecticide has quick knockdown effect and multiple modes of action.
Consider Fumigating For Nematodes Before Replanting Almonds, Stone Fruit By Brian Wallheimer|May 26, 2016 Stone fruit and almond growers looking to replant orchards might want to invest in soil samples to assess […]
Native Plants Reduce Need For Vineyard Water, Pesticide Usage By Brian Wallheimer|May 19, 2016 Scientists in eastern Washington are finding drought-tolerant alternatives to roses at the end of vineyard rows that not […]
Tips For Balancing Almond Mites And Predators By Brian Wallheimer|May 16, 2016 Almond growers need to do a delicate dance to keep spider mite populations down, but not so far […]
How To Build A Better Beetle Trap Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2016 UF/IFAS study on luring, snaring the notorious redbay ambrosia beetle earns prestigious award.
6 Steps To Increase Efficiencies On The Farm By Rosemary Gordon|April 7, 2016 Embracing industry changes, New York’s Turek Farms looks to find better ways to get the job done.
Florida Extension Agent Honored For His Integrated Pest Management Teaching Posted by Frank Giles|February 16, 2016 Gene McAvoy named a member of Syngenta’s Resistance Fighter Leadership Program.
Biopesticides And IPM By Rosemary Gordon|February 9, 2016 Dr. Surendra Dara, Strawberry and Vegetable Crops Advisor and Affiliated IPM Advisor with University of California Cooperative Extension, […]
7 Steps To See If Biocontrols Pencil Out For Your Operation By Lauren María Alexander|February 8, 2016 Have you considered adding biocontrols to your operation? If you have, there’s no doubt you’ve already weighed the […]
Moving Beyond Methyl Bromide With Biofungicides Posted by Richard Jones|February 5, 2016 Editor’s note: University of California Farm Advisor Mark Bolda will present much more information on this topic at […]
Study: Mighty Mite Might Be Big Benefit For Florida Cucumber Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 17, 2015 Researchers find predator potent in controlling thrips.
New Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Killer Discovered In Pacific Northwest Posted by David Eddy|October 22, 2015 Parasitic wasp find leads Washington State University researchers to declare ‘We struck it rich.’
EPA Registers New Bionematicide Posted by David Eddy|October 15, 2015 Marrone Bio Innovations product provides new mode of action, keeping insect eggs from hatching.
Regional Integrated Pest Management Grants Reduced Pest Risks In The West Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 22, 2015 The program created tools and training information designed for Western growers.
New Integrated Pest Management App Available Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 12, 2015 A new free app, IPMinfo, has been developed by University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension’s Surendra Dara in […]
Blue Orchard Bee Shows Promise As An Alternative Pollinator In Almonds By Richard Jones|March 30, 2015 The native bee Osmia lignaria could soon be a valuable piece of the pollinator mix, especially for smaller almond growers.