Heads up! Is the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter on the Rise Again? By David Eddy|May 18, 2021 Rising populations of the pest that once devastated a California wine-growing region has growers and experts on edge. Read More
Will New HLB-Resistant Rootstock Change the Game for Florida Citrus? By UF/IFAS News|October 16, 2026
International Fresh Produce Association Appoints New Board Chair Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 15, 2026
They’re Here! Let the Brood X Cicada Invasion Begin Posted by David Eddy|May 15, 2021 First reports of the Great Eastern Brood of cicadas are coming in as the insects emerge from the ground after 17 years of waiting.
Plastic Mulches Prove Effective Against Spotted Wing Drosophila in Raspberry Crops By David Eddy|May 11, 2021 Trials indicate the mulches not only reduce the pest populations, but also might increase yields to boot.
Mighty Battle: Artificial Intelligence Takes on the Two-Spotted Spider Mite Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2021 New app could lead to more accurate and earlier detection of dreaded crop pest.
New Ways To Protect Produce Crops Grown on Plastic Mulch Beds By Frank Giles|May 3, 2021 With methyl bromide long gone, researchers and growers have found effective ways to fight off the pests it controlled.
4 Keys to Effective Aphid Management in Leafy Vegetables By John C. Palumbo|April 14, 2021 Because aphids have the potential to rapidly contaminate plants, preventing their establishment is critical for the production of quality crops.
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Put Nematodes on Notice Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 14, 2021 Researchers are using the advanced technology to help growers identify the bugs – bad and good – more quickly and efficiently.
Codling Moth Control: Why Mating Is the Hardest Part By Thomas Skernivitz|April 6, 2021 There’s good news for apple growers in their battle against pest. Learn what sterile insect release tech has to do with it.
Lack of Orchard Access Presents Sanitation Problems in Nut Crops By David Eddy|March 30, 2021 Extension poll of California growers shows access presents greatest obstacle to sanitation, the most effective way to prevent navel orangeworm damage.
Field Scouting Guide: Corn Earworm By Karli Petrovic|March 24, 2021 What you need to identify and manage this insect.
Beware of Bean Leafroller in Your Legume Crops By Gene McAvoy|March 18, 2021 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this pest.
Mites Causing Havoc in Your Hemp Crop? What You Can Do By Greenhouse Grower|March 8, 2021 UF/IFAS researchers have released their latest insights on mites known to attack hemp plants in Florida.
DiPel Biological Insecticide Reaches 50th Anniversary Milestone Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 8, 2021 Valent BioSciences celebrates its lepidopteran biocontrol product that growers have depended upon for a half century now.
FMC, UPL Collaborate To Expand Grower Access To Rynaxypyr By Thomas Skernivitz|March 2, 2021 Reduced risk pesticide approved for use in more than 120 countries in a large variety of crops, including fruits, nuts, grapes, and vegetables.
What You Need To Know About Optimizing Your Chemigation Program By John C. Palumbo|February 10, 2021 Interested in adding insect controls to your irrigation system? Here’s how.
New App To Help Growers Protect Blueberry Crops Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 11, 2020 The UF/IFAS Blueberry Growers Guide is ready for download. Check out the platform’s capabilities.
Can Chilli Thrips Be Defeated by Using Less Pesticide? Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 8, 2020 New study shows a little crop protection strategy can go a long way to squelch the tiny insect in Florida strawberries.
Field Scouting Guide: Allium Leafminer By Karli Petrovic|December 2, 2020 What you need to identify and manage this pest.
New Insecticide Protects Against Woolly Apple Aphid, Pear Psylla, and Other Soft-Bodied Pests By Growing Produce Staff|December 2, 2020 New Product from Valent U.S.A. is now available for use in pome fruit.
Advantages of Smart Pest Traps in Your Nut Orchard By David Eddy|December 1, 2020 Knowing what’s going on in your crop, allowing you to stay ahead of pest flights, is critical in saving time and money.
