EU regulations stifle fruit exports
Pacific Northwest apple and pear exports to Europe have dropped dramatically since pesticide regulations were harmonized among members of the
Three keys to successful pollination
Queen bees lay eggs singly in cells of the honeycomb. After the eggs hatch, worker bees feed the larvae in
New pesticide safety guide released
Many practical ideas to solve everyday problems with pesticide handling have been invented and used by growers throughout Washington State.
Reduced risk?
A three-year study just completed in Michigan apple orchards showed that reduced-risk pesticides—which growers are now adopting—are more damaging to
How to conserve beneficials while fighting stinkbug
Penn State University entomologist Dr. David Biddinger provided some rules of thumb growers can apply so as not to destroy
U.K. growers try to lower residues
Jerry Cross is in charge of entomology and plant pathology at East Malling Research, where trials to minimize residues on
DriftWatch shows sensitive crops
These pushpin-like balloons identify sites that are sensitive to ill effects from spray drift. Growers register the sites so neighbors
Fumigant regulations keep coming
Soil fumigation, like this broadcast application, now requires that fumigation management plans be developed to include a long list of
Old pesticides wanted
Bins should not be used for storing pesticides. The Department of Agriculture can bring all the necessary equipment to the
Rainfastness of pesticides varies
John Wise carries out his rainfastness work on grapes and apples at Michigan State University’s Trevor Nichols Research Complex, where