Tips On Managing Pear Sawfly Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2013 The pear sawfly, commonly known as pearslug, is not a true slug but resembles one because it exudes […]Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
EU Bans Neonicotinoids Despite Members’ Split Vote Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2013 Just as there is in the U.S., there is great concern across Europe about the collapse of bee […]
New App For Californians To Rat On Pests Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 25, 2013 In connection with national Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Species Awareness Month, the California Department of Food and […]
Invasive Species Reporting App Available For iPhone, iPad Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 25, 2013 Ohio State University Extension has released an iPhone and iPad version of its Great Lakes Early Detection Network […]
Trap Crops Are A Good Alternative Pest Management Strategy By Dr. Ayanava Majumdar|April 12, 2013 Sorghum varieties and sunflowers used to lure leaffooted bugs away from tomato crops
Fruit Growers Facing Global Insect Pressure Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 3, 2013 Far-reaching global trade can be a beautiful thing, as growers gain access to new and potentially lucrative markets. […]
Analyzing The Rise In Invasive Pests By David Eddy|April 2, 2013 Editor’s Note: Some time ago, we were contacted by New York grower Mike Biltonen, who wanted to talk […]
Spotted Wing Drosophila Survey Now Open Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 2, 2013 Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is becoming a serious insect pest in commercial production of berries and several other […]
Florida To Receive $6 Million For Agriculture Pest And Disease Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 29, 2013 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced the state will receive $6 million in federal […]
Pointers For Managing Seed And Root Maggots This Spring By Growing Produce Staff|March 27, 2013 Early plantings of several vegetable crops are especially susceptible to damage by seedcorn maggot, cabbage maggot, or onion […]
New Insecticide For Sweet Corn Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 27, 2013 Annihilate, a new insecticide from Chemtura AgroSolutions, is designed to help sweet corn growers protect their crop from […]
Skyraider Insecticide/Miticide Receives EPA Approval By Growing Produce Staff|March 21, 2013 Skyraider insecticide/miticide, manufactured by MANA, has received EPA approval for broad-spectrum control against soil and foliar insects on potatoes, […]
Suterra Releases Navel Orangeworm (NOW) BioLure By Growing Produce Staff|March 13, 2013 Suterra announces the global launch of NOW BioLure, a pheromone-based monitoring tool for Navel Orangeworm (NOW, Amyelois transitella). […]
Update On Brown Marmorated Stink Bug In Michigan Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 12, 2013 The first brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) officially identified in Michigan was found in Berrien County in 2010. […]
EGVM Eradication Funding Requested Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 6, 2013 The executive leaders of three of California’s statewide wine organizations sent a letter today to U.S. Secretary of […]
Need Help Finding Natural Enemies? There’s An App For That By Christina Herrick|March 6, 2013 The Great Lakes Vegetable Working Group (GLVWG), in conjunction with The Ohio State University (OSU), will be releasing […]
Keeping Up With White Apple Leafhopper Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 22, 2013 The white apple leafhopper is the most common leafhopper found on apples in the Pacific Northwest. Until it […]
Chemical Companies Win Appeal On Pesticide Lawsuit Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 21, 2013 The 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals found for the plaintiffs in Dow, Makhteshim and Cheminova v. National […]
Napa, Sonoma Grape Growers Can Get Money To Fight Pest Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 21, 2013 The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is offering assistance to farmers in Napa and Sonoma […]
New Spray Delivery System Promises Better Fruit Pest Control, Coverage By Brian Sparks|February 11, 2013 As the tree fruit industry continues to shift to high-density plantings, one of the biggest challenges has been […]
