Crop Protection
Breakthrough gives researchers a powerful tool to speed development of tomato spotted wilt virus-resistant fruit and peppers.
Effectiveness of IGRs (insect growth regulators) puts a premium on understanding pest development and getting spray timing right.
Apple Girl Kaitlyn Thornton wants to know if a drone can really spray an apple orchard effectively. Watch as we find out with her.
Five-year, $10 million partnership with USDA to address pesticide residue barriers affecting U.S. specialty crop exports.
The right spray equipment and regulatory know-how can make applications more effective and efficient.
Researchers have developed a machine learning-based method to identify chemical compounds that can safely repel honey bees from pesticide-treated crops.
Weeds are the worst, right? According to onion grower Shay Myers, knowing when NOT to weed is just as important as knowing when to weed.
Robigo and Leaps by Bayer announce collaboration that will accelerate the commercial launch of engineered microbial biopesticides.
University of Florida’s new Challenge 250 initiative aims to raise $250,000 in funding for rapid-response research and outreach to stop invasive pests.
R&D trends in adjuvants include formulation for soil, drone technology, plant health, and multifunctional formulations.
The demand for post-patent solutions continues to grow for farmers. Few companies have stepped up to fill that demand like Albaugh. Check out our Q&A with Willie Negroni of Albaugh.
Results of the recently released 2026 National Cover Crop Survey indicate strong interest in cover crops among many farmers.
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.