Insecticides
After several days of rain in recent weeks the majority of corn growing states are officially drought free—and in some cases looking more like lakes than fields. For young corn seedlings, continued pounding rain could compound pest problems and even lead to replant.
Consumers in New York and California sued PepsiCo Inc.’s Quaker Oats for false advertising over claims that the brand’s signature product contains a possible carcinogen that is not listed as an ingredient.
Manage your time, weeds and previous stands to maximize yields
Matching yield goals to water supply lets you choose the right hybrids and populations for each management zone.
Pay close attention to pre-harvest intervals as drought conditions push an early soybean harvest this year.
If you start to notice more stress in your plants, especially corn, check for spider mites with a magnifying glass. If left unchecked, they can kill leaves and reduce photosynthetic capabilities of plants.
Federal scientists have determined that a family of widely used pesticides poses a threat to dozens of endangered and threatened species, including Pacific salmon, Atlantic sturgeon and Puget Sound orcas.
California bans use of some farming pesticides near schools
Insects and diseases likely to vary this season—here’s what should be top of mind
With one glance at the yellowed soybean leaves at her feet, Audrey Kalil knows exactly what is ailing them.
Monsanto speaks to investors about its motivation to pursue Syngenta.
As farmers harvest their corn crop this year, they might want to look carefully to see what else—namely, marijuana--might be growing among their cornstalks.
Pesticide use is surging among U.S. farmers who are worried about insect resistance to Bt corn. But scientists warn that overuse of chemicals may create a worse problem down the road.
Since first appearing in the soybean fields of several Georgia counties, kudzu bugs have spread to more than 12 states and can limit yields by munching on plant stems.