Control Cucumber Beetles Early – 2020 Guide
On warm spring days in many parts of the country, two species of cucumber beetles lurk near vegetable fields or feast on an available crop until …
Critter Control: Aphids – 2020 Guide
Aphids: Look out for those sucking mouthparts and large numbers of insects In late summer, just-planted produce can look pretty good in the field but don’t …
Codling Moth is Key Pest in Apple Production Regions of North America – 2020 Guide
Occasionally, consumers and producers alike come across the wormy apple. Codling moth (CM, Cydia pomonella) and Oriental fruit moth (OFM, Grapholita molesta) larvae may both be …
Critter Control: Pests in Blueberries – 2020 Guide
A healthy plant possibly means fewer insects Like most anywhere in the USA, fruits, and vegetables are grown in the Danville, Virginia, area, and occasionally, growers will …
Prepare for Hot Weather and Spider Mites in 2020
Many new miticides for strawberries and vegetables Hot and dry are ideal conditions for spider mite outbreaks. Along the East Coast, growers reported spider mite infestations …
7 Destructive Garden Insect Pests – 2020 Guide
Is your garden looking rough or like it’s wilting? Chances are you’ve got an insect infestation happening that if not addressed will kill your plants. There …
ADVANCES AND CONTROVERSY
Genetically engineered fruits and vegetables One thing is certain about genetically engineered foods: They stir emotional discourse. On one side, opponents fear insufficient testing and distrust …
Safety and Credibility
Produce tracking makes good sense On a farm that focuses on quality produce, transparent production, food safety and commitment to its buyers, Brent Jackson may have …
A Passion For Apples
“Our regret is that we had not started this business a whole lot earlier in life,” Dorie said. “We moved here from Florida, wanting to start …
Citrus Greening
It’s the mother lode of all citrus diseases,” said Dr. MaryLou Polek, vice president of science and technology for the Citrus Research Board, California Department of …
Taking Care of TROUBLE
When greenhouses are empty, there is an opportunity to thoroughly eliminate weeds to reduce problems for the next crop cycle. Weeds are a persistent problem, needing …