Crop Protection
Colorado research identifies multiple pathogens behind dry rot, including one not previously reported in the U.S.
As Endangered Species Act guidelines evolve, growers face tighter application requirements. Having the right adjuvant strategy can help.
Why early decisions shape yield, quality, and profit for commercial squash growers.
The just launched company is a collaborative organization comprising Valent BioSciences LLC, MGK, and Valent North America LLC.
Learn how Bayer is enlisting robotic security dogs to help protect crops from threats.
With pears, Washington State University’s Tianna DuPont shows how data and biology can give growers flexibility without risking long-term losses.
Unpredictable conditions are disrupting herbicide timing and forcing growers to adapt in the field.
While heat remains strongest driver of Colorado potato beetle abundance, other factors also play key roles in predicting outbreaks.
No matter what deterrent you use, bird control companies agree: Use it well before the feathered pests start to feel at home.
Why relying on familiar plant disease names can result in the wrong diagnosis — and the wrong control strategy.
Annual BeSure! campaign for commercial ag producers is a seasonal reminder to protect pollinators, wildlife, and water quality.
Learn the latest data on distribution of insect predators, the role of ground cover, and how to attract natural enemies to your orchard.
Chemical-proof pathogens require a new perspective from farmers fighting blueberry disease.
FRAC 3 triflumizole and flutriafol show in-field promise against Alternaria rot in pome fruit.
Learn how Weed Science Society of America experts are working to integrate AI into emerging sustainable weed-control technologies.
University of Florida researchers have identified two native parasitic wasps, that might help Florida growers combat the two-spot cotton leafhopper.
Emerging ag robotics company announces expansion into new crops, alongside a next-generation weeding robot arriving later this year.
The latest iteration of the National Cover Crop Survey is the 8th in the research series, which began in 2012.
Learn why insect management decision points for vegetable growers might need recalibration.