Crop Protection
Targeted monitoring, species-specific management, and integrated control strategies help growers reduce nematode pressure and protect root crop yields.
Field patterns, drainage, and early testing help distinguish disease from nutrient or irrigation stress.
Scientists have taken big step in fighting potato late blight, a plant disease that once triggered a historic famine in Ireland.
Researchers have found three commercially available insect species that devour the eggs of the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of citrus greening.
Understanding the new resistant varieties, new races, and new management strategies for basil downy mildew.
Fertilizer supplier AgroPlante will take ownership of Kemin’s botanical-based biopesticides and solutions for plant nutrition and soil health.
Research digs into how equipment cleaning could prevent spread of the parasitic weed branched broomrape.
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.