Practice prevention versus procrastination When controlling weeds in fruit and vegetable crops, maybe there’s some truth to the old adage: “An ounce of prevention causes a lot less pain.” “The best way to control weeds in a garden is to just not let them get started,” said Stuart Sutphin, an Extension agent in Danville, Virginia. … Read more
BioSafe Systems announced a new giveaway program that runs through the end of September. Submit a photo of a BioSafe product at your location OR an invoice that includes any BioSafe Systems’ commercial product and be entered to win a $250 Cabela’s gift card. Submissions will be accepted by email, phone or fax through September 30. … Read more
SynTelus LLC announced the addition of Mitch Klann as Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing. SynTelus, a CSE Life Science Company, is a branded marketing company that registers, manufactures and markets end-use fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. The company offers products for agricultural, turf and ornamental, vegetation management and forestry and aquatics markets Mitch has had … Read more
As an educator with the Farmworkers Health and Safety department at North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) Cooperative Extension-Wayne County, Luis Cruz is inspired by his agricultural upbringing. “I come from a family of migrant workers,” he said as a former crew leader assistant for a blueberry producer. “I definitely know the struggles and challenges that … Read more
Adult leek moths are speckled brown, white and black with a white spot halfway down the outer wings and measure about 3/8 inch long. They are nocturnal and have approximately a 23-day life span. Northern New York (NNY) agricultural leaders are undertaking outreach and research to inform growers about a pest that likes onions, garlic, … Read more