Cotton pests can impact yield and fiber quality. Learn how IPM strategies help growers protect crops all season long.

As agriculture in the United States evolves, it’s becoming more intensive and less complex. That means larger fields, more cropland and less crop diversity with fewer crops in rotation. Ecological ...

Plan to assess new pest management practices this season and then adjust to reduce rootworm risk in next year’s corn crop.

"We're going to need to scout for it diligently." ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laurie Matheny, 66, planted several mammoth sunflower seeds at the end of April. Many of her seeds grew about three feet but one ...

These five zucchini companion plants can help repel pests, attract beneficial insects, and suppress weeds without pesticides.

Scouting is a critical component of integrated pest management for soybeans — you need to know which pests are present to effectively manage them. Careful scouting for pests — both harmful and ...

Kiwi growers face pests and diseases that threaten yields and fruit quality. Combining early detection, biological controls, and cultural practices helps protect crops sustainably. From leafroller ...

(CN) – As the planet warms, insects will get hungrier and could wreak havoc on crops and strain the global food supply, a new study suggests. Insects currently consume between 5 to 20 percent of grain ...

Walking through rows of growing crops helps farmers monitor for harmful insects, leaves that are damaged by disease or other problems that could reduce their overall harvest at the end of the season.

With the expansion of soya bean cultivation in South Africa, growers must prioritise biocontrol for pest risk mitigation.