Control leafhoppers to avoid virus
The risk of grapevine redleaf virus makes controlling leafhoppers all the more important.
Bees live in a toxic world
Planting more flowers would help solve honeybee decline.
New pests threaten IPM
Pest management programs have become softer and more stable over the past few decades, but new invasive pests could change that.
Attract and kill
Michigan researchers have designed a device for oriental fruit moth.
Save money by applying pesticides where it’s needed
Perimeter sprays: Growers can save money applying pesticides only where they’re most needed.
Stinkbug derails IPM
Researchers fine-tune methods to control brown marmorated stinkbug.
Be aware of residues from late sprays
In the future, growers will find pesticide regulations getting tighter, not looser.
EPA proposes pesticide exposure rules
EPA proposes revised safety rules on pesticide exposure to farm workers
Sustainable organics
Jim Koan wants organic practices to be based on science, not politics.
Northwest seeks food safety answers
The Center for Produce Safety is seeking scientists to address food safety knowledge gaps in the Northwest.