pest management
Program keeps close eye on psyllids
For a second consecutive year, a University of Idaho (U of I) pest monitoring program trapped relatively few potato psyllids in Idaho spud fields duri... READ MORE »
Grant to fund study of sustainable pest management in California
A $1 million California Department of Food & Agriculture grant will be used to study sustainable pest management by charting the decisions of 200 ... READ MORE »
CDFA offers funding to two IPM technical assistance projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $1.1 million in funding to support integrated pest management technical assistance proje... READ MORE »
U of I researchers using nightshade genes to develop nematode-resistant potatoes
University of Idaho (U of I) researchers are introducing into potatoes genes from a plant in the nightshade family, seeking to develop spuds that ... READ MORE »
Grow More Experience sites reminds of the importance of agronomist expertise
To help growers address challenges this season, Grow More Experience sites across the U.S. are showcasing how agronomist expertise and flexible, innov... READ MORE »
IPM workshop for WA growers and field scouts
Washington State University (WSU) Extension, the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) and the Potato Foundation will team up to provide workshops... READ MORE »
IPM supplies eligible for reimbursement in new WSPC policy
The Washington State Potato Commission has long supported integrated pest management (IPM). One of the foundations of IPM is monitoring pest pop... READ MORE »
