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Protecting the Southeast from Beetles and Hornets
Southeast Regional Ag News
In Georgia and Florida, separate efforts are now underway to minimize the impacts of pine beetles and Yellow-Legged Hornets.
Japanese Beetle Progress and Farm Bill Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is beginning efforts to get consent to treat target properties for the invasive Japanese beetle, and an effort is underway to get Senate and House leadership to address several important topics in the new farm bill.
Japanese Beetle Numbers Down and Injunction on Prop 65 Impact on Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Pest Program sees its first substantial decline in the number of Japanese beetles, and Ninth Circuit Appeals Court recently affirmed a permanent injunction prohibiting California's Prop 65 warning requirement related to glyphosate.
Japanese Beetle Numbers Down and Injunction on Prop 65 Impact on Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Pest Program sees its first substantial decline in the number of Japanese beetles, and Ninth Circuit Appeals Court recently affirmed a permanent injunction prohibiting California's Prop 65 warning requirement related to glyphosate.
Time to Look at Dung! – Part 5
Southeast Regional Ag News
If you're ready to get to scouting for the dung beetle, here's what to look for!
Out of the Blue Clear Sky – Part 4
Southeast Regional Ag News
We’ve established this week that dung beetles do great things in a grazing system and that we want more of them. So, where do they come from?
Can’t Grow Grass Through a Cattle Pat - Part 3
Southeast Regional Ag News
Today we discuss the concept of "pat smother" and how dung beetles help to break that down.
The Three Roles of the Dung Beetle
Southeast Regional Ag News
Each of the three types of dung beetle behaves differently to obtain the same end: dispersing nutrients.
A Week of Beneficial Bugs - Part 1
Southeast Regional Ag News
What’s your dung beetle knowledge? Whether beginner or novice, this week I’m dedicating to a beneficial bug that has suddenly piqued my interest.
Washington's First Japanese Beetles and Reactions to India's Trade Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
The first Japanese beetles of 2023 have been detected in Washington state, and Farmers for Free Trade cheer announced resolution on a number of trade disputes between India and the U.S.
Washington's First Japanese Beetles and Reactions to India's Trade Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
The first Japanese beetles of 2023 have been detected in Washington state, and Farmers for Free Trade cheer announced resolution on a number of trade disputes between India and the U.S.
Dung Beetles Aid in Pasture Health
Line on Agriculture
Montana State University Professor and Extension Forage Specialist, Hayes Goosey
RNA-based Colorado potato beetle product hopes for 2023 registration
Farm of the Future
Greenlight Biosciences hopes to provide more help for farmers who struggle to control Colorado potato beetle.
Pests and the Public Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Agriculture is very thankful for the public's help for reporting the sightings of invasive pests like the Asian Giant Hornets and Japanese Beetles, or any other pest you don't recognize.
Pests and the Public Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Agriculture is very thankful for the public's help for reporting the sightings of invasive pests like the Asian Giant Hornets and Japanese Beetles, or any other pest you don't recognize.
Creepy, Crawly, Dirty, Beneficial Bugs
Southeast Regional Ag News
The "dung beetle" shines brighter than the rest with positive agricultural attributes.
Dung Beetles
Farm of the Future
As farmers and ranchers know, not all bugs are bad. Take for example the lowly dung beetle.
Pest Trapping Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has begun trapping season on invasive pests, and WSDA's Karla Salp talks about what's being done.