Crop Protection
State of the Industry survey respondents indicate increased rainfall helping pests prevail.
Company continues to contribute to a greener future through prevention agriculture.
Initial find has long been feared because the Golden State produces 90% of the nation’s grapes, the invasive pest’s favorite food.
Farmers report 22.9 million treated acres of crop protection applications in the first four months of 2024, the highest at the end of April since 2020.
Ag officials have declared the end of the Oriental fruit fly quarantine in Sacramento and Santa Clara counties following eradication of the invasive pest.
Vegetable producer and social media star Shay Myers wants to show you how laser weeding is helping him grow more and better crops.
Newly published study from University of Florida scientists finds way for growers to reduce insecticide use and still gain control of the pest.
Cornell researchers confirm damaged grape skin combined with fruit fly pressure make for increased chances of sour rot in vineyards.
Understanding their characteristics will help you choose the right product for the best effect.
Researcher seeks biopesticide control input from West Coast specialty crops industry stakeholders, especially California growers.
The invasive pest from Asia loves grapes. American Fruit Grower Lead Editor asks: Does catastrophe await?
Multiple reports indicate corn earworm and lygus bugs infesting various strawberry fields in North Carolina and Virginia.
Young FFA leaders on tour hear from PCAs about how membership in FFA influenced their career choices.
Varieties of spinach showing resistance to the Pe:20 race of downy mildew can give growers a leg up on the pathogen now.
Results show almonds treated with Acadian biostimulants with improved stem water potential in both stressed and non-stressed situations.
Learn what new ways are being examined to foil the love lives of costly vineyard pest.
Thrive 4M systemic fungicide from Albaugh contains the active ingredient metalaxyl-M (mefenoxam).
Pest management expert digs into the details for insight on how to best prevent and control weeds in asparagus.
Strawberry trial using biopesticides bodes well in terms of preventing disease resistance.