An Exquisite Extermination – European Grapevine Moth [Opinion] By David Eddy|October 31, 2016 We all complain about wasted tax dollars — and rightly so — but a little applause, please, for the eradication of a feared pest. Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
Attracting Beneficial Insects And Predatory Birds For Sustainable Pest Control By Ann-Marie Jeffries|March 11, 2016 Insectary gardens and owl boxes attract natural predators that help keep pests away at Benziger Family Winery.
Navel Orangeworm Pressure On The Rise In Walnuts By Ann-Marie Jeffries|December 15, 2015 Navel orangeworm is notorious for attacking almonds, but it’s now becoming increasingly prevalent in walnut orchards. Emily Symmes, […]
Attract Bats For Improved Insect Control By Ann-Marie Jeffries|December 9, 2015 Would you like to reduce insecticide applications while also lowering the number of codling moths in your orchard? […]
Study Shows Plants Can Tell Difference Between Attacking Insects By Growing Produce Staff|March 9, 2015 Scientists at the University of Missouri make a discovery that will allow plant breeders to target insect species when developing crops.
6 Pests Of Snap Beans To Watch For In 2015 Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 4, 2014 Two researchers in the East discuss which pests cause the most damage and how to keep them from taking over your crop.
Be Willing To Take A ‘Wild Turkey’ Approach To Farm Fixes [Opinion] By Frank Giles|November 27, 2014 Editor Frank Giles says Florida Grower will be stepping up to the bully pulpit in 2015 addressing topics that impact the industry the most.
Controlling Broad Mites In The Greenhouse By Raymond Cloyd|July 26, 2014 Broad mites may be tiny, but if not controlled they can render your greenhouse vegetables unmarketable.
Unexpected Discovery Prompts Giant Snail Alert Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 15, 2014 L.A. International Airport inspectors confiscate 67 live specimens of notorious invasive pest from East Africa.
Promote IPM In Potato Production Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 7, 2014 To control Colorado potato beetle, along with many other pests of potato, scout fields and rotate chemistries.
Take The Fight To Garden Fleahoppers By Gene McAvoy|January 23, 2014 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.
Keep Coriander Aphids At Bay By Gene McAvoy|December 21, 2013 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as control measures for this vegetable pest.
New Approach For Managing Strawberry Root Weevil And Black Vine Weevil Posted by Brian Sparks|November 5, 2013 A New York grower is testing an alfalfa beetle-busting treatment to protect his strawberry crop.
Extreme Magnification Provides Insight On Threatening Pests Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2013 High-resolution images produced by USDA scientists at the Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit (ECMU) in Beltsville, MD, are […]
Six Asian Citrus Psyllids Found In California’s Citrus Belt Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 18, 2013 The Tulare County (CA) Agricultural Commissioner’s office is announcing that six additional Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) have been […]
Oregon Department Of Agriculture Restricts Use Of Pesticide Products Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2013 The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is restricting the use of 18 pesticide products containing the active ingredient […]
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected In Lime Import Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 1, 2013 Asian citrus psyllid was recently detected in a shipment of limes by U.S Customs and Border Protection (CPB) […]
Tips On Tufted Apple Bud Moth By Growing Produce Staff|February 13, 2013 The tufted apple bud moth can be a tricky pest to manage, Larvae cut leaf petioles, causing the […]
Fruit Drop Top Of Mind At 2013 Florida Citrus Show By Paul Rusnak|January 25, 2013 Though there was plenty to talk about and learn at the 2013 Florida Citrus Show, the hot topic […]
Study: Invasive Beetle Posing Bigger Threat Than First Thought Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 28, 2012 A new University of Florida study suggests the invasive yellowmargined leaf beetle’s cold tolerance could help it spread […]