OHP’s Fuerte herbicide was granted registration for nursery growers in California, while AgBiome’s also received state registration for control of soilborne and foliar diseases in fruits and vegetables.
Growers can improve their prevention and management of diseases in nurseries and greenhouses by registering for the University of Florida’s Disease Management online course.
Attendees at the RISE Industry Issues Update discussed the benefits of advocating for the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry on the local, state, and national level.
By working directly with growers across the country, IR-4 conducts research and develops data necessary for the registration of pest management tools, ensuring that they are safe for use.
Check out this resource of crop protection and nutritional products available for organic production in the greenhouse to see if any are a good fit for your operation.
Counting pests and using action thresholds requires time and knowledge, but results in less pesticide use, reduced potential for insect resistance, and can improve plant quality.
Aphids can be a significant problem in greenhouses because they thrive in almost any environment and can spread quickly, according to an expert with Marrone Bio Innovations.
