Colorado producers bring beneficial insects to the front line in their fight against bindweed, thistle, and more.

The country’s leading experts weigh in on why these insects, weeds, and diseases are such a problem.

The 9th annual industry event has been pioneering biological solutions for modern agriculture.

USDA-APHIS expands Oriental fruit fly quarantine in response to more confirmed detections of adult flies from various trapping sites.

Companies turn focus to Phytophthora-resistant varieties.

New study from the University of Florida finds using steam and low dose of herbicide helps control the pesky perennial.

Here are some hard-earned lessons for growers on managing the disease.

Equipment companies take to the field to demonstrate ideal weed control.

Following recent court ruling, government agency is issuing guidance on what’s to come for controversial pesticide.

The battle against weeds intensifies due to amplified seed banks, changing atmospheric conditions, and fewer scientists. 

Learn what issues need to be addressed before sealing the deal on that five-figure smart sprayer wrapped in the big red bow outside the barn.

Jerry Baron reflects on the value IR-4 has brought to the specialty crop industry, and how it will continue to evolve to meet new challenges and opportunities.

Though this virus found in Pacific Northwest berries is not a huge concern, blueberry shock virus still bears monitoring.

Since its establishment in 1963, IR-4 has championed specialty crop growers by facilitating the registration of safe, effective pest management solutions to meet their unique needs.

Vision-guided spraying fares well against grape suckers; herbicide use diminished.

USDA-APHIS is applying safeguarding measures and restrictions on the interstate movement of regulated plants and produce.

Learn how a $3.95 million grant from USDA is being used to develop effective management strategies for blueberry fruit rot.

While there is no simple solution to improving uptake of the nutrient, ‘Honeycrisp’ growers have various options.

Recent finds involving multiple species of the flying pest have sparked seven different quarantines across the state.