Pest Control
Georgia ag dept., FieldWatch promote pesticide safety
Georgia is partnering with a nonprofit mapping operation to promote safe pesticide handling. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is partner... more »
Ohio Crop, Soil & Water Field Night scheduled
A Crop, Soil & Water Field Night is being hosted by Ohio State University (OSU). Part of the South Centers Soil, Water, and Bioenergy program, ... more »
Invasive insect detected in Michigan
Spotted lanternfly (SLF), an invasive pest, has been detected in a Michigan county. Michigan officials have confirmed the state’s second detectio... more »
Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pest
A University of Florida research shows how strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control a destructive pest. An invasive pest in the south... more »
Fireside chat session among changes to 2024 Organic Produce Summit
Organic Produce Summit announces changes New elements mark this year’s Organic Produce Summit The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has made some cha... more »
Public hearings hosted by California DPR
In July, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will host three public hearings to review the proposed regulations for a statewide no... more »
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... more »
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 Cen... more »
