pest management

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 »

Michigan chestnut crop report

Erin Lizotte, Michigan State University Extension, shares crop progress and considerations for the week of May 9, 2023 more »

Pest management and tech

FlightSensor monitors insects through AI more »

CDFAgriculture awards $1.1 million to support integrated pest management

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $1.1 million in funding to support two integrated pest management technical assistance (TA) projects. The projects will help grower... more »

A Growing Problem

Leaffooted plant bugs posing bigger threat to tree nuts. more »

Managing Gill’s mealybug in pistachio

Close monitoring and smart rotations are key more »

UGA to growers: Be on the lookout for ambrosia beetle

Whether a large outbreak or not, ambrosia beetle attacks will occur at some extent on newly planted pecan trees. more »

Wanted: Information about insect pests in Midwest hazelnuts

University of Minnesota is asking for grower feedback on pest management in hazelnut. more »

Oklahoma State to host pecan pest management workshop in February

Growers can learn more about integrated pest management methods for scouting, monitoring and control, which can be particularly helpful in times of increased input costs. more »

USDA provides more than $70 million to protect crops and natural resources from invasive pests and diseases

These projects allow USDA and its partners to quickly detect and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. USDA has provided nearly $809 million in funding through the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program since 2009. more »