EPA’s Neonicotinoid Approval Rejected By District Court By David Eddy|September 11, 2015 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday rejected the EPA’s approval of the insecticide sulfoxaflor (Closer, DowAgroSciences). The […]Read More
Survey Says General Public Has Trust In Florida Farmers To Be Water Wise Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 10, 2015 To the contrary, local politicians and policymakers score producers lower when it comes to decisions on usage.
Slow And Steady Goes Florida’s Fight Against Giant Snails Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 9, 2015 Since being found four years ago, nearly 160,000 of the invasive pests have been collected and destroyed.
DuPont Receives EPA Approval For New Fungicide Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 7, 2015 Zorvec is the first member of a new class of fungicides.
Nimitz Receives Section 24(c) Label In Florida Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 4, 2015 The nematicide can be used in several Florida counties on direct-seeded crops.
Syngenta Receives EPA Registration For Solatenol Fungicide Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 1, 2015 The fungicide is available in four product offerings, pending state registrations.
Exotic Fruit Flies Invade South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 31, 2015 Efforts are under way to eradicate pest that attacks more than 230 different fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Sustainable Options For Controlling Brown Marmorated Stink Bug In Vegetables By Rosemary Gordon|August 31, 2015 A researcher from Rutgers University offers pointers to help you control this pest of fruits and vegetables.
Monsanto Drops Current Bid For Syngenta Acquisition Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 27, 2015 Even with a revised proposal that sweetened the pot to $46.2 billion, financial expectations still fall flat.
Online Help In Determining ID Of Small Parasitic Wasps Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 25, 2015 A web-based document helps users navigate to the correct genus or species of a wasp.
BioSafe Systems’ ZeroTol 2.0 Now OMRI Certified Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 25, 2015 Broad spectrum bactericide/fungicide is now cleared for use in organic production.
Reinforcing Agriculture Research Of Utmost Importance [Opinion] By Frank Giles|August 21, 2015 We are still a ways out from finding the best replacement combinations for methyl bromide, but we’ll get there.
South Florida Farmers Feted For Water Quality Standards Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 20, 2015 Marking 20 straight years of success, producers help Everglades Agricultural Area exceed phosphorus reduction goals.
Old World Bollworm A Potential New Pain For Florida Farmers By Gene McAvoy|August 20, 2015 Growers in the Sunshine State on high alert as serious pest is detected for the first time in the U.S. outside of port interceptions.
Scientist Has Sights On Shooting Down Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2015 Study helps flush out possible biological control for dreaded fruit pest.
5 Products To Help Put Weeds Away Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2015 In the absence of methyl bromide, growers must dig deeper for herbicidal solutions.
Protect Hail-Damaged Grape Clusters From Botrytis Posted by Christina Herrick|August 11, 2015 Recent hailstorms hit Northwest Michigan hard. Grapes, tart cherries, and apples orchards were hit by high winds and […]
Growers, Researchers Doubling Down On Weeds By Frank Giles|August 11, 2015 Effective control in the absence of methyl bromide requires progressive chemical and cultural practices.
Biopesticide Industry Alliance Names Keith Jones As New Executive Director Posted by Richard Jones|August 10, 2015 The Biopesticide Industry Alliance (BPIA) announced its selection of Keith Jones as its new executive director. Mr. Jones […]
Copper Injury And Bacterial Spot Are Easily Confused Posted by Christina Herrick|August 4, 2015 In her latest bulletin for tree fruit growers, Kari Peter of Penn State University Extension says it is easy to […]