Pest Control
USDA working group fights spotted lanternflies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced a strategic plan to battle spotted lanternflies, pest that harms many fruit, vegetable and nut crops... 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 »
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 »
GreenTech award recognizes trap system
Trap-Eye, an automated sticky trap monitoring system, has received recognition by winning the GreenTech Innovation Award. Launched at GreenTech Ams... more »
Soilless growing campaign started by stone wool growing media provider
To feed and treat the world’s expanding population, Grodan, a stone wool growing media provider, is starting a branding initiative to focus public a... more »
Water quality, pesticide spray drift expert to head Purdue ag college
Purdue has promoted one of its agriculture research deans who possesses expertise in water quality and pesticide spray drift to head its ag department... more »
California grants available for sustainable pest management
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting grant applications for a program promoting sustainable pest control practices. ... more »
Allan sees role at Certis as one of creating connections
Mike Allan sees his newly created role with biotechnology company Certis Biologicals as a chance to drive innovation and foster collaboration. “T... more »
