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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Pest/Pest Control”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to monitor the screwworm situation in Southern Mexico. Rusty Halvorson has an update. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service continues to monitor the screwworm situation in Southern Mexico. APHIS temporarily suspended livestock imports from Mexico after the discovery of NWS in November 2024 and has been collaborating with officials in Panama to …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Beagle Brigade continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the country’s farms and crops from invasive pests. Deployed at major airports, border crossings, and postal facilities, these highly trained detection dogs work in tandem with their human handlers to pinpoint unauthorized fruits, vegetables, and meat items that could harbor harmful organisms. Beagles are chosen …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated more funding to help in the fight against the spread of New World screwworm (NWS). Rust Halvorson has more details. APHIS is working with partners in Mexico and Central America to stop the spread of NWS into the United States and asking all producers along the southern border to watch their livestock …
Many peanut growers know when they need help from a proven herbicide, Valor offers effective control on tough weeds like Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. Valent Territory Account Manager, John Altom, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how Valor got its start. He also points out how an award is given each year to those who show proven performance to the peanut industry. …
The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team advise growers about aphid management this time of year. Phillip Roberts, UGA Extension entomologist, provided a pest patrol update and said initial reports of the aphid fungus were observed last week. The reports were limited to spots of fields, located southwest of Tifton, where some fungus, or gray, …
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) cautions growers that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to cancel all but one use of the pesticide acephate in an effort to protect human health. While this is a proposed decision and not yet a final rule, it concerns the GCC and executive director Taylor Sills. He details the decision and outlines the …
Some say millions, some billions, while other note trillions are coming. But as Mark Oppold reports, they will be noisy. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Why knowing more about mosquito biology will help in controlling them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Having an understanding about the biology of mosquitos will help in controlling them and minimizing their impacts. Rod Bain has more. Listen to USDA Rod Bain’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Projects to prevent plant pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Over 370 projects across U.S states and territories are funded as part of a USDA program focused on plant pest and disease defense. Samantha Simon of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service tells us about the USDA program designed to support state efforts. “It grants USDA …
The NCC is extremely disappointed in a ruling by the Arizona Federal court that vacates the label for over-the-top use of dicamba products for the 2024 crop. (NCC/MEMPHIS, TN/February 7, 2024) – The National Cotton Council (NCC) is extremely disappointed in a ruling by the Arizona Federal court that vacates the label for over-the-top use of dicamba products for the …
