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Several K-State Research and Extension publications related to insect management in Kansas were recently updated and are ...

While heat remains strongest driver of Colorado potato beetle abundance, other factors also play key roles in predicting outbreaks.

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To scale and verify regenerative practices in the U.S. cotton industry, the Trust Protocol launched its Field Partner Program ...

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Don't let potato diseases and pest ruin your crop of taters! Learn how to identify and combat the most common problems growing potatoes.

These pepper companion plants enhance pepper yields by trapping or deterring pests, attracting beneficial insects, or ...