Insect Concerns at Petal Fall
Petal fall is an important time for control of the plum curculio and first generation oriental fruit moth (OFM). …
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Wildflowers: Robust, Hardy, Pollinator-Friendly
Dean Fosdick with Associated Press | 4/16/2019 | Via Morning AgClips WASHINGTON — Gardeners trying to lure pollinators to their …
U.S. Cover Crop Acreage Surged 50% in 5 Years
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program | 4/16/2019 | Via MorningAgClips WASHINGTON — The adoption of cover crops as a …
Renewal of Section 18 Label for Use of Mertect (Thiabendazole) in Sweetpotato Postharvest for Black Rot Control in Domestic Markets Has Been Approved
The specific exemption section 18 label obtained in 2016 for using Mertect (thiabendazole) for control of black rot (caused …
2017 Agricultural Census Data
USDA | 4/11/2019 | Via Morning AgClips The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the results of the 2017 …
FieldWatch Family Welcomes New Addition With CropCheck
James Burnette Jr., NCDA&CS | 4/10/2019 | Via Morning AgClips This year, farmers can add CropCheck, a pilot program offered …
Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 10, 2019
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by several Fusarium spp., particularly F. graminearum in the U.S. The …
Pheromone Traps Should Be Set Up at Bloom
In southeastern apple production, there are four insect pests that are traditionally monitored using traps. The codling moth, oriental …
Squaring Off With Plant Bugs and Other Early-Season Cotton Pests
Patrick R. Shepard | 4/8/2019 | Southeast FarmPress You know they’re coming: plant bugs, thrips, and their posses. University entomologists …
Carpenter Bee Activity
Carpenter bee activity is on the increase. The activity near the end of March and early April was mostly …
Emergency Section 18 Approved for Transform to Control Sugarcane Aphid in NC Sorghum During 2019
Prior to the previous 2016 Section 18 registration, the only effective labeled insecticide to manage this aphid was Sivanto. …
Organic Plant Breeding Yields Superior Varieties for Cucurbit Growers
Kiki Hubbard | 3/25/2019 | Organic Seed Alliance via Carolina Farm Stewardship Alliance Farmers looking for disease-resistant cucurbits now have …
Section 18 Crisis Exemption Approved for Sivanto Prime on Sweet Sorghum for Sugarcane Aphid
Sivanto Prime for control of sugarcane aphid on sweet sorghum has been approved for use in North Carolina during …
Native Fungi Combinations Show Promise Against Aflatoxin
ACSESS | 4/3/2019 | Via Morning AgClips MADISON, Wisc. – It’s not fun when a fungus contaminates crops. Safe native …
Manure Application Changes With Winter Crop Can Cut Nitrogen Loss, Boost Profits
Penn State University | 4/2/2019 | Via ScienceDaily Dairy farmers in the Northeast can improve water quality and boost the …
Termites "Spring" Into Action
Since I didn’t have any luck with predicting March Madness, I’ll switch to what for many homeowners might be …
Egg Parasitoid in Africa to Fight Fall Armyworm
CABI | 4/1/2019 | Via ScienceDaily A group of scientists have confirmed the first report of an egg parasitoid Telenomus remus in …
Early Soybeans Can Work in North Carolina
John Hart | 3/29/2019 | Southeast FarmPress Early-maturity Group III and Group IV soybeans can be successfully produced in North …
NC State IPM Is Now on Facebook and Youtube!
We have launched a new Facebook page @NCIPMExtension where we’ll offer interesting IPM information including videos, articles, and other topics that …
Invasive Plant Pest & Disease Awareness Month
USDA | 4/1/2019 | Via Morning AgClips Invasive Plant Pest & Disease Awareness Month WASHINGTON — Spring is a popular time …
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