FacebookX
AgNet West Navigation
  • News
    • Agri-Business
      • Funding
      • Labor and Immigration
      • Legislative
      • NRCS
      • Regulation
      • Trade
      • USDA
      • Water and Weather
    • Animal
      Agriculture
      • Beef
      • Dairy
      • Poultry
      • Pork
    • Fruits
      • Avocado
      • Berries
      • Cherries
      • Citrus
      • Grapes
      • Melons
      • Stone Fruit
    • Nuts
      • Almonds
      • Walnuts
      • Pistachios
    • Vegetables
      • Leafy Greens
      • Tomatoes
      • Artichokes
      • Carrots
      • Peppers
      • Garlic
      • Cole Crops
      • Cucurbits
    • Research
      • Pests
      • Technology
      • Disease
      • Soil
    • News from our Sponsors
      • Agronomic Minute
      • Almond Update
      • Growing Edge
      • Making Sense of Biologicals
      • Working Together with CA Walnuts
  • About AgNet West
    • Meet the AgNet West Team
  • AgNet News Hour
  • Advertise
  • Upcoming Events
  • News
    • Agri-Business
      • Funding
      • Labor and Immigration
      • Legislative
      • NRCS
      • Regulation
      • Trade
      • USDA
      • Water and Weather
    • Animal
      Agriculture
      • Beef
      • Dairy
      • Poultry
      • Pork
    • Fruits
      • Avocado
      • Berries
      • Cherries
      • Citrus
      • Grapes
      • Melons
      • Stone Fruit
    • Nuts
      • Almonds
      • Walnuts
      • Pistachios
    • Vegetables
      • Leafy Greens
      • Tomatoes
      • Artichokes
      • Carrots
      • Peppers
      • Garlic
      • Cole Crops
      • Cucurbits
    • Research
      • Pests
      • Technology
      • Disease
      • Soil
    • News from our Sponsors
      • Agronomic Minute
      • Almond Update
      • Growing Edge
      • Making Sense of Biologicals
      • Working Together with CA Walnuts
  • About AgNet West
    • Meet the AgNet West Team
  • AgNet News Hour
  • Advertise
  • Upcoming Events

Category Archive

Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Pest Update”

SWAT act

SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila

Dan July 19, 2023Agri-Business, Pest Update

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) is taking another swing at the SWAT act. He, along with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced the bipartisan …

Read More
Sabrina HalvorsonSpotted Wing Abatement Trust (SWAT) Actspotted wing drosophila (SWD)
plants

Five-Year Plan to Address Spotted Lanternfly Concerns

Brian German June 28, 2023Industry, Pest Update

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a five-year plan for addressing the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) pest. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service developed a Spotted Lanternfly Strategic …

Read More
invasive pestsspotted lanternfly

California Red Scale Populations Starting Slow This Season

Brian German April 17, 2023Citrus, Industry, Pest Update

California red scale management approaches could be significantly different for citrus growers this year. The cold and wet winter has had a notable impact on pest populations. Area Citrus IPM …

Read More
California Red Scalecitrus productionpest management

Making Progress on Pheromone Lure for Leaffooted Bugs

Brian German April 5, 2023Industry, Pest Update

Researchers have been looking into the development of an effective pheromone lure for leaffooted bugs. The effort has been part of a research project funded by the Almond Board of …

Read More
leaffooted bugpest management
Spraying

Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law

Dan March 16, 2023Agri-Business, Legislative, Pest Update, Regulation

More than 400 organizations affirmed the support of the pesticide regulatory system under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, or FIFRA, in a letter to lawmakers this week. The …

Read More
protein

Problems with Insect Protein

Dan January 4, 2023Pest Update, This Land of Ours

Can insects really be the main source of animal protein in a healthy diet? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The use of insect protein is becoming more …

Read More
Sabrina Halvorson
acp eradication

Less Than Four Percent of ACP Tested Carry HLB Bacterium in Groves

Brian German November 23, 2022Citrus, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry, Pest Update

An ongoing study in coastal Southern California citrus groves has found that just over 3.5% of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) tested are carrying the bacterium that can cause HLB. ACP …

Read More
Asian citrus psyllid (ACP)California citrusHuanglongbing (HLB)

Potential Resistance Issue with Common Chickweed in Small Grains

Brian German October 6, 2022Field & Row Crops, Grain, Industry, Pest Update

Common chickweed is a normally occurring weed in many cropping systems. However, the issue has become more problematic in small grain production systems over the past couple of years. Frequent …

Read More
common chickweedgrainsweed management
Varroa Management

Tools for Varroa Management Guide

Dan August 30, 2022Citrus, Pest Update, This Land of Ours

An update to a tool used for honey bee health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Honey Bee Health Coalition unveiled the 8th Edition of the Tools for Varroa …

Read More
Sabrina Halvorsonvarroa mite
technology

Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions

Dan August 16, 2022Pest Update, Technology, This Land of Ours

Using technology to prevent pest invasions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service …

Read More
Sabrina HalvorsonUSDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Addressing California Red Scale in the San Joaquin Valley

Brian German July 19, 2022Citrus, Industry, Pest Update

Citrus producers are working to address California red scale populations, as second-generation crawlers have emerged in the San Joaquin Valley. Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam said their …

Read More
California citrusCalifornia Red Scalecitrus production
atrazine

Battle Over Atrazine Continues

Dan July 15, 2022Corn, Environment, Field & Row Crops, Pest Update

Late last month, the Environmental Protection Agency reopened the finalized reregistration of atrazine. The EPA proposes an extremely low ecological level of concern value for atrazine of just 3.4 parts …

Read More
atrazine
technology

APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects

Dan June 17, 2022Funding, Pest Update, This Land of Ours

Funding to help new developments when it comes to plant pests. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) …

Read More
2023 Plant Protection ActSabrina Halvorson

ACP Detection Response: ‘The System is Working’

Brian German June 7, 2022Citrus, Disease, Pest Update

County and state officials have been actively responding to various Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) discoveries in the Central Valley in recent weeks. Kern, Tulare, and Fresno counties have all reported …

Read More
Asian citrus psyllid (ACP)California citrusCitrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD)
  • Page 7 of 22
  • ←
  • 1
  • ...
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • ...
  • 22
  • →

Search Our Site

  • Contact Us
  • About AgNet West
  • Advertise
FacebookX
Southeast AgNet Radio Network | Specialty Crop Grower Magazine | AgNet West Radio Network | Citrus Industry Magazine | Citrus Expo | Florida Citrus Show | Florida Ag Expo
©2007 -2024 AgNet Media, Inc. 27206 SW 22nd PL, Newberry, FL 32669 - Tel: 352-671-1909