Many commercial growers spray chemicals to rid crops of weeds, but few actively consider the possibility of herbicide resistance. Yet the first known reported case of herbicide resistance occurred back in 1957 when a spreading dayflower spotted in a sugarcane field became resistant to a synthetic auxin herbicide, according to the Weed Science Society of … Read more
Identifying pests is a key component in controlling them. Some common ones in peppers are the beet armyworm, European corn borer and pepper maggot. Pepper Insects 1. Beet armyworm The beet armyworm is a serious contender for major pests in pepper fields. This insect arrives late in the growing season and first attacks a pepper plant’s … Read more
Pests are one of the biggest nuisances to all growers. They destroy crops and make farmers lose profit on their fruits or vegetables. The list of new pests continue to grow across the country. As a grower, the key to deterring them is prevention and care. Insect Pest Directory Here is a list of pests to … Read more
Many farmers know that when you buy a farm you are also buying insects, weeds and a lot of time figuring out how to get a pesticide applicator license. As weeds and insects are not seen as typically beneficial to farms, pesticide use has become a big part of farming. As a result, many states … Read more
IPM (Integrated Pest Management) has become one of the most discussed subjects in American agriculture in recent years as more growers adopt entry-level versions of the technique to reduce losses due to pests and to enhance profitability. Nevertheless, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture supported Northeastern IPM Center, “Only about 10 percent of [the … Read more