Genetically modified insects offer a sustainable solution for controlling fall armyworm, a devastating agricultural pest that has already developed resistance to both insecticides and Bt crops, says the Alliance for Science.
Syngenta unveils Spiropidion, a new insect control technology that will help farmers protect their crops against damaging sucking pests in an effective and environmentally sustainable manner. Sucking pests, such as aphids, whiteflies, and scales, devastate high value fruit and vegetables like tomatoes, oranges and melons, as well as important arable crops like cotton and soybean.
Corteva Agriscience offers farmers another tool to control destructive insects by announcing an expanded federal label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Transform WG insecticide with Isoclast active.
It isn’t easy to diagnose problems caused by seed corn maggot and others because damage isn’t always “text book.” Decisions need to be made based on symptoms shown in several plants, field histories, degree day accumulations and other criteria.
As farmers and consultants gear up for spring planting, many are expressing concerns and asking questions about managing wheat stem maggot in their cover crop.
The university has listed new thresholds for treating pests in corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat and several other crops based on new research and field tests.
Using standard agronomic practices and managing a perennial cover crop between rows of corn can keep soil, nutrients and carbon in the fields, a three-year study says.
Be on the lookout for potato leafhoppers (PLH), the pest most affecting alfalfa production in the central U.S., which is causing devastating effects to alfalfa leaves and stunting plant growth.
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