Category: 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.
Michigan chestnut growers face weevil, weather challenges
Chestnut growers in Michigan are navigating pest management, weather challenges, according to MSU Extension.
The latest trends in spraying automation help wipe out pests
Innovative spraying technology helps manage pest and disease threats in tree nut crops. Get more details on the latest options for growers.
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.
Albaugh registers Thrive 4M fungicide for California crops
Albaugh obtains registration from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for Thrive 4M fungicide (EPA Reg. No. 42750-391).
Hazelnut crop concerns over new strain of Eastern filbert blight
A new strain of Eastern filbert blight is threatening hazelnuts. Get tips from OSU experts on proactive scouting and fungicide programs.
The blight phase of Botryosphaeria diseases in nut crops of California
Identifying and managing the blight phase of Botryosphaeria diseases is important for tree nut growers. Learn how to protect your orchard.
UCCE Lake County hosting walnut update meeting
University of California Cooperative Extension, UCCE, Lake County Cooperative Extension, walnuts, insects, pests, disease,
U.S. Syngenta site recognized by EPA for decarbonization
Syngenta, sustainability, crop protection, pests, weeds, insects, insecticides, decarbonization, environment,
USDA invests in strengthening specialty crops sector
USDA Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative, Assisting Specialty Crop Exports, specialty crops, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, MRLs,
Almond growers prepare for possibility of unusual disease outbreak
El Niño has created favorable conditions for Phytophthora syringae, an aerial Phytophthora pathogen that impacts almonds.
Specialty crop investments focus of USDA effort
USDA Specialty Crops Competitiveness Initiative U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Research Initiative
SE Regional growers conference registration opens
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Georgia Peach Council
Corteva, Alveo partner on disease diagnostic technology
Alveo Technologies, Inc. and Corteva Agriscience partner t expand the offering of its eco-friendly disease diagnostics technology.
USDA extends specialty crop grants deadline
The USDA has extended the deadline for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Request for Applications (RFA).