Pest Management

USDA working group to battle 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. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection S... more »

CDFA opens applications for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) is now accepting grant applications for its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Pro... more »

Winter weather causes pathogens, disease to crops

The wave of atmospheric rivers that swept across the state this winter has created the right conditions for plant pathogens that haven’t been seen for decades in California. University of California... more »

Blue Diamond’s May 30 crop report indicates active pest issues

Mel Machado, vice president, member relations for Blue Diamond, released an email that discussed the latest updated in almond crops and detailed the findings from the Crop Progress Report – May 30, ... more »

Wild weather challenges

The risk of damage from disease and pests expected, harvest impacts not yet known ... more »

Worms to the rescue

These silent laborers promote soil health, lessen pests and disease ... more »

Pest management and tech

FlightSensor monitors insects through AI ... more »

USDA’s Agricultural Research Service honors Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris

Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, a research entomologist with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, is being honored as a finalist for a 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (the Sammies) as an ... more »