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Invasive Spotted lanternfly tree nut pest detected in Georgia

Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received ... more »

Almond Board’s AgNeighbors Program boosts pest management through collaboration

The Almond Board of California has piloted a new community-driven initiative, AgNeighbors, to help almond growers tackle their top pest, the navel orangeworm (NOW). Led by Jesse Roseman, the progra... more »

UC ANR experts combat invasive beetle

Following the recent arrival of invasive shothole borers in the Bay Area, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) experts are helping local communities tap into Southern Ca... more »

Two codling moth study circles set to take place in Yakima and Okanogan to spotlight research, troubleshooting techniques

Washington State University Extension (WSU) will host two codling moth study circles on Dec. 3 in Yakima and Dec. 4 in Okanogan, providing growers, consultants and industry professionals an in-depth l... more »

Field Day set to address Pacific flatheaded borer threat in walnuts

Walnut growers in Stanislaus County are invited to a field day organized by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) on Nov. 21 to tackle the increasing impact of the Pacific flathead... more »

Beneficials dispenser released by Biobest

Biobest has introduced Entomatic, a trademarked beneficials dispenser. Biobest detailed the benefits of the product through a news release highlighting its deployment by one of its customers. Li... more »

Vive Crop Protection expands leadership team

Vive Crop Protection has implemented several leadership changes aimed at boosting growth and innovation within the company. Lana Green joins as national account manager, and Steve Eskelsen has been... more »

California DPR launches CalPEST to streamline pesticide registration

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has launched CalPEST, a new online system designed to modernize and enhance the pesticide registration process. CalPEST aims to expedite the ... more »

North Carolina research projects receives funding

Nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million have been awarded to North Carolina State University (NCSU). The projects selected are focused on helping specialty crop grower... more »

National Plant Board honors Georgia Plant Protection Division

Georgia's Plant Protection Division has won national honors from a nationwide plant protection board. The National Plant Board (NPB) bestowed an Outstanding Team Performance award for 2024 to the G... more »