Pest Control
Attune’s Ampersand, an OMRI-listed adjuvant, now available in California
An OMRI-listed adjuvant, Ampersand, is now available for sale and use in California. [caption id="attachment_1337" align="alignright" width="225"] ... more »
USDA researcher works on ‘green’ alternatives to chemical pesticides
Jose Ramirez is a research entomologist at ARS's Crop Bioprotection Research facility in Peoria, Illinois. He is currently working on developing ... more »
OMRI-listed Golden Pest Spray Oil receives EPA approval
Stoller USA recently announced the addition of the spotted lanternfly to the Golden Pest Spray Oil label for conventional and organic use on the spott... more »
Preparation key for crop establishment
Preventing problems before they start is key to success in planning for plant health in organic agriculture. Growers should anticipate possible pla... more »
Researchers put cornstarch to use fighting pests
Add yet another use for cornstarch—besides thickening soups and gravies, making adhesives, soothing skin and removing stains. Agricultural Resear... more »
Grower research priorities for North Central region organic apple production
Demand for organic apples has steadily increased over the past two decades. That includes double-digit increases in annual sales the past decade – a... more »
OMRI-listed Wettable powder insecticide now available in California
BioSafe Systems recently announced BioCeres WP is now available in California. This product is an insect-pathogenic bio-pesticide using the Beauver... more »
Ampersand adjuvant system offered by Attune Agriculture
Growers of fruit and vegetable crops wanting to improve the delivery and efficacy of pest control sprays have a new tool in Ampersand, a scientifica... more »
