Crop Protection
Hundreds of ag industry stakeholders learn about biologicals while walking the trade show floor and networking with peers.
Multistate scientific project supported by a $5.7 million grant from USDA NIFA.
Field conditions are dramatically different from lab conditions. Here’s the type of research we need to assess just how effective this new tool is.
Many almond growers who cut back last year got hammered by navel orangeworm.
The pepper weevil (Anthonomus eugenii) poses a significant challenge to pepper growers across much of North America.
Multiple market drivers and building demand might propel the global beneficial insects market to a billion-dollar industry.
More than half of growers reporting any pesticide application used biopesticides. See which crops are tops in treated acres.
American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller says the work done by Kim Horton in the field of cover cropping and biocontrol is impressive.
The need for quality seeds that offer better yield and resistance to pests and diseases is driving what could be a $15.5 billion business by 2033.
The stage is set for another great produce industry event. Check out all that’s on tap.
Biostimulant industry continues to benefit from advances in biotechnology, leading to the development of new, innovative products.
Surprise discovery of unique insect-killing nematode species could help protect crops without pesticides.
Government agency is investing more than $70 million in 374 projects through the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program.
Take a look at the BioSolutions Conference and Expo program sessions that are lined up especially for vegetable growers.
After three consecutive years of declining treated farm acreage in California, the initial report of final 2023 application data shows a different story.
Multi-state project aims to develop cultivars resistant to five common spinach diseases.
Scientific trials reveal expanded product functionality when paired with soil applied insecticide and fungicide.
What you need to know to control this damaging pest.
Tomatoes’ physical characteristics can be hostile to beneficial insects. Here’s what researchers have learned about what works.