Crop Protection
Effective wildlife management on the farm starts with understanding the problem, matching control strategies to the species, crops, acreage, and more.
Two new insecticides offer distinct modes of action to improve codling moth control while helping growers manage insecticide resistance.
Learn how dodder finds it host, spreads between fields, and what you can do to keep infestations in check.
Key specialty crops on the Boxadon 360 SC label include citrus, grapes, leafy vegetables, onions, pome fruit, potatoes and tree nuts.
University of Florida field trial shows efficacy in controlling a dangerous pathogen in strawberries with GotaBlanca, a non-toxic bactericide formulation.
Consolidated Central Valley Table Grape Pest and Disease Control District commits more funding to support glassy-winged sharpshooter control efforts.
For growers, putting a wildlife deterrent in place isn’t the end of the crop protection task. It’s really just the beginning.
Researchers find experimental enzyme shows promise against one of the most damaging diseases of apples and pears.
Rovensa Next entered the North American market with bold ambitions in 2023 and hasn’t slowed down. Company leader, Chuck Broughton talks growth and more.
Matching the control tool to the rodent can keep orchard damage from snowballing.
Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board of California adds $820,000 in emergency funding to help contain the notorious winegrape pest.
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and California Almond Board match funds to help develop biological tool that reduces navel orangeworm threat.
Biocontrol Technologies and Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness announce U.S. Distribution Agreement for T34 Biocontrol product.
Mediterranean fruit fly infestation in and around the City of San Jose in Santa Clara County now eradicated, ending a 241-square-mile quarantine.
Building disease resistance in spinach is a moving target for seed breeders. Watch and learn what’s being done to aim for success.
Scientists find fine mist produced by traditional tractor mounted sprayers also could help spread bacterial spot in the field.
State authority initiates public comment phase following positive health assessment, marking key step toward potential registration of Evoca biofungicide.
Experts discuss bioherbicide benefits and new products getting ready to hit the market in the very near future.
Learn how steam treatment offers crop protection alternative as strawberry growers face fumigant pressure.