Category: Pest Control
Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pest
Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pestA University of Florida research shows how strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control a destructive pest.
Fireside chat session among changes to 2024 Organic Produce Summit
The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has made some changes to this year’s show, including the addition of a fireside chat.
Public hearings hosted by California DPR
In July, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will host three public hearings to review proposed regulations.
A map to success: FieldWatch highlights locations of organic crops, bees
An online mapping registry that allows organic growers and beekeepers to alert commercial pesticide applicators and neighbors who farm about sensitive acreage continues to gain interest across the U.S.
Study shows costs, returns for California coastal organic strawberries
A new University of California study can show growers how to estimate costs and gauge potential returns for growing strawberries on California’s Central Coast.
Wilbur-Ellis hosts California FFA leaders
A group of more than 50 members of the California FFA learned about career opportunities in food production and agriculture through a tour of Wilbur-Ellis’ Woodland South, California, operations.
California strawberry meeting tackles pests, disease, tech
California strawberry growers and industry members gathered in early May for the California Strawberry Commission’s (CSC) Production Research meeting held in Santa Maria, Calif. to hear from strawberry industry experts regarding key advancements in strawberry production.
MSU to host insect forum
Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology is planning an insect symposium.
IFPA to organic standards board: ‘Follow the science’
The International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) is urging the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to continue using objective, science-based decisions when considering changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.
Precision spraying firm adds staffer
Noah Sanders has joined Smart Apply, creator of the Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System for high-value specialty crops, as regional sales director.
MSU grape spring meeting includes organic talk
Organic vineyard conversion is part of Michigan State University Extension’s (MSU) grape spring kick-off meeting.
Michigan Fruit Management Guide released
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension has released its latest Michigan Fruit Management Guide.
Soil treatment helps organic strawberry growers
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AVIX lasers control birds
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USDA toolkit for retail promotes organics
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has published an online retail toolkit of consumer-focused, educational resources to highlight the unique value of the organic label.
Syngenta continues decarbonization of global operations
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