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FarmSense pest monitoring system promotes sustainability
FarmSense’s pest monitoring system, which helps growers grow in a sustainable manner, has won worldwide recognition. The agtech startup has been ... more »
Michigan offers $3.6 million to fight invasive species
Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2023 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to appli... more »
Canada’s Global Hypergrowth Project selects Vive Crop Protection
Canada’s Global Hypergrowth Project selects Vive Crop Protection Vive Crop Protection Inc. has been selected as one of eight companies for the in... more »
Entomological Society honors UF professor on pest management
A University of Florida (UF) entomologist is being recognized for his work on mating disruption and insect management. Lukasz Stelinski, a UF Insti... more »
Cyclospora food safety test developed for fresh produce
A test that speeds detection of a human diarrheal disease than causes illnesses and outbreaks in fresh produce including berries, leafy greens and her... more »
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 »
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 »
2023 season spotted lanternfly survey begins
The Penn State Extension Grape and Wine Team is calling on Mid-Atlantic region growers and vineyard owners to participate in a spotted lanternfly (SLF... more »
