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 ...

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 ...

The twospotted spider mite and the chilli thrips are a pain for Florida strawberry growers. Scientists focus on a predatory ...

Invasive insect species bring a host of health, social, ecological and economic consequences, including crop damage, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, ecosystem disruption, human disease ...

Just like any other organisms, crop-destroying soil microbes die if they get too hot. With that fact in mind, scientists have developed a new system in which soil-heating microwaves are used to kill ...

Overview AI systems use sensors and computer vision to detect pests and diseases early, reducing crop damage and yield losses.Real-time data analysis helps farm ...

Insects and diseases that damage crops are probably present in many places thought to be free of them, new research shows. Insects and diseases that damage crops are probably present in many places ...

In the heat of July, scouting for pests is part of the job for northern Indiana agronomist Marc Eads. While weather plays a role in pest pressure each year, this year, it isn’t insects giving farmers ...

Ensuring we and generations to come have enough to eat in the face of climate change and consequent species migrations, involves the necessary evil of killing insects that destroy our crops.

Taking advantage of the natural benefits that come from companion planting can help deter lots of pests that usually trouble sweet potato plants. Your plants can remain healthy and grow strong to give ...

Right now, multiple states are battling a tiny insect that’s threatening cotton crops in our country, including here in Texas ...

To be a successful gardener, it is important to have an integrated approach to handling obstacles in the garden. These considerations include techniques such as planting resistant crop varieties, ...