Category: Insects
Spudman’s annual pest and disease survey highlights grower challenges and priorities
The 2026 Spudman Pest & Disease Survey highlights persistent threats and emerging issues shaping management decisions.
New tools emerge in fight against common pest as neonicotinoids lose effectiveness
Colorado potato beetle is showing increasing resistance to neonicotinoids in the eastern and central U.S. New weapons in the ongoing battle show promise.
Insecticide granted EPA approval for all agricultural crops
An insecticide powered by hydrocolloid technology has been approved for all EPA crop groups, including agricultural and controlled environment agriculture.
Fast-rising alternative aims to combat familiar foe
Developing technology harnesses yeast as biopesticide weapon
Grower advocate joins IFPA government relations staff
International Fresh Produce Association adds Sarah Neagu-Reed to its government relations division
EFI farmworker videos win recognition
Equitable Food Initiative has recently received recognition for video presentations that highlight the plight of U.S. farmworkers.
Emergence of elicitors
A potential new tool in the pesticide toolbox
Albaugh aquires Rotam in crop protection merger
Rotam’s products include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, growth regulators and plant nutrition, including for use on potatoes.