Focus On IPM: Biocontrols Provide Progressive Grower Solutions By Richard Jones | David Eddy|March 15, 2016 The Biocontrols USA 2016 Conference & Expo explored new ways to make biological control a mainstream part of your pest management program.Read More
Fungicide Label Expansion Gives Growers New Crops For Broad-Spectrum Disease Control Posted by David Eddy|March 7, 2016 EPA approves new crop registrations in California, Florida, and Pacific Northwest for Luna.
Take Control Of Your Melon Pests By Lauren María Alexander|March 7, 2016 Know the symptoms of an infestation, when to scout, and the chemical and cultural control options available.
Be On The Lookout For Damaging Diseases Of Tomatoes By Lauren María Alexander|March 1, 2016 In the Mid-Atlantic region, wet conditions have affected tomato production, presenting growers with a variety of tough diseases to manage.
EPA Moves To Cancel Registration For All Flubendiamide-Based Insecticides Posted by Frank Giles|March 1, 2016 Agency claims products pose risks to aquatic animals.
Tips To Formulate A Nutrient Strategy By Wesley K. Asai|February 27, 2016 Some myths are worth exploring when establishing a nutrition plan.
Fine-Tune Your Brassica Nutrition Program By Lauren María Alexander|February 25, 2016 Learn to properly manage nutrient deficiencies in broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.
Corn Insecticide Receives EPA Registration Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 23, 2016 New soil insecticide targets a variety of pests including corn rootworm, grubs, maggots, and wireworms.
Prepare For Corn Earworm By Lauren María Alexander|February 23, 2016 Tips to manage this troublesome pest include purchasing pheromone traps, use of Bt varieties, and a proper spray plan.
Extension Publications Available For Vegetable Growers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 23, 2016 Three publications from Purdue University Extension for commercial growers cover production, trials, and diseases, including tomato disease management in greenhouses.
$58.25 Million Allocated To Protect Against Spread Of Invasive Pests And Diseases Posted by Christina Herrick|February 22, 2016 Studies on spotted lanternfly, grape pests, and clean plant are network among the 434 project funding recipients.
Oriental Fruit Fly Successfully Eradicated In Miami-Dade County Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 22, 2016 Quarantine no longer in effect; products now allowed to move freely.
Downy Mildew Taking Bite Out Of South Florida Lettuce Crop By Gene McAvoy|February 18, 2016 This winter’s cool, damp spells of weather have aided the survival and spread of this disease.
Marrone Bio Innovations Announces Resolution of SEC Investigation Posted by David Eddy|February 17, 2016 Company will pay $1.75 million civil penalty and consents to an injunction against future violations of such laws.
Corn Herbicide From Syngenta Receives EPA Registration Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 17, 2016 State registrations for Acuron Flexi are pending and expected to follow.
USDA Research IDs Factors Contributing To Honeybee Queen Failure Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 16, 2016 With improvements in packaging and shipping conditions, the result could have an impact on improving queens, colony survival.
Learn To Use Late Blight Tool For Potatoes And Tomatoes Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 16, 2016 Cornell workshop to highlight how tool uses temperature, relative humidity, rainfall information as well as the specific location of your farm.
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.
Broad-Spectrum Fungicide Approved For Specialty Crops In California Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 10, 2016 Rhyme controls powdery mildew, brown rot blossom blight, and leaf rusts.
Bayer Contests EPA’s Decision On Insecticide Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 10, 2016 Company seeks to stop agency’s proposed cancellation of flubendiamide.
