Feared Pest Attacks Midwest Berries By David Eddy|June 27, 2019 Spotted wing drosophila takes Southwest Indiana grower by surprise as Midwest’s unseasonably cool, wet spring doesn’t delay pest’s arrival.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Biocontrols East Offers Solutions for Spotted Lanternfly, Spotted Wing Drosophila, and Fire Blight By Richard Jones|September 17, 2018 Answers to your most pressing fruit pest problems is a primary focus of unique industry event’s program.
Building an IPM Program to Fight Fruit Flies By David Eddy|March 26, 2018 When faced with spotted wing drosophila (SWD), it’s critical for growers to keep in mind this is almost […]
Webinar to Highlight Organic Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by David Eddy|February 20, 2018 Research findings, organically approved strategies among topics covered by the webinar.
Researcher: Cherry Growers Must Use Disease Management Strategies When it Comes to SWD Posted by Christina Herrick|August 1, 2017 Dave Jones, Extension Educator with Michigan State University, says growers are well accustomed to monitoring and thinking ahead.
Grower Comments on Pyrethroids Being Sought by EPA Posted by David Eddy|May 15, 2017 Comment period on popular class of insecticides opens today.
Growers’ Help Wanted on Spotted Wing Drosophila Survey Posted by David Eddy|February 28, 2017 National project needs input on how the nasty pest affected your farms in 2016.
Insect Pest Hits Southeastern Berry Growers Hard Posted by David Eddy|June 6, 2016 North Carolina State researcher reminds growers they need to be proactive with spotted wing drosophila.
USDA Awards $6.7 Million To Stifle Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by David Eddy|October 19, 2015 North Carolina State University’s Hannah Burrack will spearhead research.
Awareness Key In Grounding Spotted Wing Drosophila’s Aerial Assaults By Oscar E. Liburd|September 23, 2015 In 2015, the infamous pest wreaked havoc in Florida blueberry fields. Are you prepared for next season’s onslaught?
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.
Spotted Wing Drosophila: Small Fly – Big Problem By David Eddy|May 29, 2015 Entomologists from throughout the U.S. share their experiences and what you might expect from this formidable pest in 2015.
Grower Input Needed For Spotted Wing Drosophila Survey Posted by Christina Herrick|December 16, 2014 Results of stakeholder needs survey helps prioritize research and education activities.
Lessons Learned From SWD In Michigan Posted by Christina Herrick|May 27, 2014 Michigan State University Extension specialist reflects on what researchers have discovered from a few years of confronting spotted wing drosophila.
Pest Of The Month: Spotted Wing Drosophila By Gene McAvoy|November 1, 2009 Identification This pest is of typical size and appearance for a drosophila fruit fly with an adult body […]