Crop Protection
Scientists at UC Riverside take unique path to weed control by triggering parasitic plant demise to help farmers.
By discovering how plants defend themselves from pests, ag researchers aim to help farmers grow resilient crops.
Who’s eating whom in pears? USDA reveals Washington state’s most valuable insect predators.
Hundreds of specialty crop industry stakeholders recently gathered in Fresno for the 10th Annual BioSolutions Conference and Expo.
Intelligent weeders have been the most effective new weed control tools that have been developed in recent years.
How growers are combating diseases through integrated management, using pathogen-free sites, resistant crops, and targeted crops.
Colorado onion farm Fagerberg Produce achieved the seemingly impossible – keeping weeds to a minimum.
Study shows two standout strawberry varieties that better resist chilli thrips than others. Find out which ones.
Isocycloseram is a novel active ingredient for early-season insect management in tree fruit crops, vegetables, field corn, and more.
Electric weed control innovation looks promising to help reduce unwanted plant pressure in organic fruit orchards.
Two-year study on high-density cherry plantings shows damage from birds and spotted wing drosophila were reduced under nets.
PGRs Apogee and Actigard, especially in combination, remain the best options to control shoot blight.
Newly developed precision spraying system powered by AI aims to help growers save on herbicide use through more efficient application.
With the potential reduction in insecticide availability in the future, it’s crucial to ensure currently available products remain effective.
Proper maintenance ensures improved yield and income. On the contrary, poor soil health can create a breeding ground for unwanted disease pathogens.
Survey respondents indicate 65% of specialty crop growers are using biologicals to boost yields and improve quality.
Carbon Robotics has done it again. Powered by AI, its LaserWeeder G2 provides precise weed control in new sizes, configurations, and prices.
Plant residue decomposers, phosphite-based products used as preventive measures against fungal diseases.
Data show RoundUp PowerMAX 3, Microthiol Disperss, and LI 700 among the top California crop protection product use in 2024.