Disease Control
Late blight discovered in Ontario potatoes
Late blight in potatoes has been discovered in Ontario. An ongoing USDA project indicates the presence of late blight in potatoes in Simcoe County,... more »
UF disease, water info helps Florida watermelon growers produce bumper crop
Excellent crop care including disease management and extended water and nutrient programs from University of Florida Extension personnel are important... more »
New government relations staffer joins IFPA
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has added Sarah Neagu-Reed to its government relations division. Neagu-Reed will be joining IFPA... more »
Valent BioSciences highlights sustainability projects
Valent BioSciences LLC dedicated a new prairie park and solar field adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa. The company also opened ... more »
Texas A&M Researchers develop new disease detection sensor
A new sensor chip advances rapid, cost-effective disease diagnostics. The integrated sensor chip detects late blight disease pathogen in potatoes and ... more »
Sustainability pioneer Peter Koppert dies
Peter Koppert, a pioneer in biological crop protection and natural pollination, has died. Koppert, founder of Koppert Biological Systems BV in the ... more »
Genome discovery could save near-extinct native pollinator
Scientists posses a new tool to help save the Rusty patched bumble bee, a native pollinator, from extinction. A detailed, high-resolution map of th... more »
Nichino America to distribute biofungicide in U.S., Canada
Nichino America Inc. and BioConsortia Inc. have announced a supply agreement for Nichino to market and sell BEC-60 biofungicide in the U.S. and Canada... more »
