The specialty crop community is asking Congress to increase appropriations for the IR-4 Project, which facilitates the registration of crop protection products.

RISE has joined more than 350 pesticide user organizations in sending a letter to Congress voicing support for the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

Join crop experts from the University of Massachusetts on Jan. 18, 2022, for a virtual education program that will feature tips for growing young plants and managing pests in spring greenhouse crops.

Greenhouse Grower asked crop protection suppliers for an update of what’s new at their companies. Here’s what a few of them had to say.

Crop protection suppliers for the horticulture industry say planning and communication will help minimize supply chain impacts to growing operations.

Liz Dunbar, Product and Marketing Manager for Greenhouse and Nursery at BASF, outlines how the company is helping growers plan ahead for the coming year.

The best strategies for pest scouting, according to growers from across the industry, include starting early, staying consistent, and getting your whole team involved.

Through active monitoring, moth and newly hatched larvae can be detected early.

Inspect plants carefully as soon as you receive them from a propagator, as that’s your first opportunity to keep pests out of your greenhouse.

One of the most important aspects of scouting is record keeping, which helps you identify historical problems and come up with preventative strategies for future crops.

An experienced grower recommends keeping everybody on your team in charge of pest monitoring, as early detection makes it more likely you will find a pest before it grows out of control.

Bug Bites! episodes from Michigan State begin in September and are intended to be discussions geared toward floriculture production systems.

Along with the rebranding, industry veteran Michael Maravich will serve as Vice President of EcoCore’s markets.