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Seed Treatments
Idaho Ag Today
At the moment a seed is planted, seed treatments play a crucial role by providing protection against diseases, insects, and nematode pressure.
What’s Hitchhiking Into the Southeast?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists say invasive pests are arriving through trade, travel, nursery stock, and shipments.
A 516 Page Warning for Ag
California Ag Today
New analysis highlights urgent gaps in pest prevention funding and staffing.
Cracking the Pistachio Problem
California Ag Today
UC Davis scientists uncover how changes in fruit cell walls lead to costly hull split and point the way toward stronger crops.
Small Decisions, Big Consequences for Monarchs
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists find rising temperatures can change how monarch caterpillars respond to danger.
When Heat Breaks an Instinct
California Ag Today
New research shows rising temperatures can turn a monarch caterpillar’s best defense into a deadly risk.
Idaho seed
Idaho Ag Today
A good chunk of the world’s seed production occurs in southwestern Idaho.
Aphid research
Idaho Ag Today
E. Idaho seed potato growers track aphid migrations with help of UI Extension pest trapping program
Soil Ecotron
Idaho Ag Today
Scientists know very little about deep soil. University of Idaho researchers are building a facility they believe will change that.
Organic Vs Conventional Blueberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State University study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional operations.
Organic Vs Conventional Blueberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State University study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional operations.
UGA Research on Temperature Variation and Farm Bill and Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
Even minor temperature variations can have a significant impact on plants, animals and insects, and the House Ag Chair plans to use the upcoming farm bill to deal with California’s Prop 12.
Dung Beetles Aid in Pasture Health
Line on Agriculture
Montana State University Professor and Extension Forage Specialist, Hayes Goosey
California Lettuce Virus Spreads and China Considers Easing COVID Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
A virus spread by Thrips is spreading through California's Salinas Valley lettuce crops, and China considers easing COVID restrictions.
Dung Beetles
Farm of the Future
As farmers and ranchers know, not all bugs are bad. Take for example the lowly dung beetle.
Valent's Latest Crop Protection Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Valent helps Northwest tree fruit growers improve efficiency and productivity with its two-way insecticide, Senstar. Valent's Jesse Rosales breaks it down.
Valent's Latest Crop Protection Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Valent helps Northwest tree fruit growers improve efficiency and productivity with its two-way insecticide, Senstar. Valent's Jesse Rosales breaks it down.
UGA Cover Crop Study and Ethanol Exports Improve
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia scientists look at cover crops as way to provide important habitat for predatory insects that could be a benefit, and U.S. ethanol exports improve in August.
Asian Giant Hornet Misconceptions Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Department of Agriculture's Karla Salp debunks some of the most common misconceptions about the Asian Giant Hornets.