Disease

New MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics director named

Plant diagnostic services continue at under the new direction of Jan Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, following the planned retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt. Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, h... more »

Michigan chestnut growers face weevil, weather challenges

Chestnut growers in Michigan are navigating pest management and weather variability as the season progresses, according to a report from Michigan State University (MSU) Extension. WEATHER Over the p... more »

A look at how latest trends in spraying automation help wipe out pests

Innovative spraying technology helps manage pest and disease threats in tree nut crops, ensuring healthy trees and abundant production. ... more »

Nutrien Ag Solutions poised to release new biocontrol technology

Nutrien Ag Solutions has acuired Suncor Energy’s AgroScience assets that offers proprietary biocontrol technologies through its Loveland Products business. “We’re excited to further develop t... more »

Albaugh registers Thrive 4M fungicide for California crops

Albaugh announced that it has received registration from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for Thrive 4M fungicide (EPA Reg. No. 42750-391). Thrive 4M is a systemic fungicide that ... more »

Hazelnut crop concerns over new strain of Eastern filbert blight

A recent interview with Nik Wiman, associate professor and orchard specialist at Oregon State University (OSU), uncovered a pressing concern for hazelnut growers: the emergence of a new stra... more »