Plant Health

Management — Laser Focused on the Future

The start of a new decade stirs up the fortune teller in all of us, as we look back to predictions of the past and ponder what the future might bring. The arrival of 2020... more »

BioWorks Adds Biological Control Advisor to Team

Doug Barrow has been named Biological Control Advisor at BioWorks. In his new position, Barrow will be increasing BioWorks' ability to deliver personalized programs and support to our customers in North America. Barrow has over... more »

USDA Allocates $70M to Help Fight Pests, Diseases

On March 2, the USDA announced it is allocating almost $70 million to support 386 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program “to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification,... more »

Botanical Product Suite For Hemp Pest, Disease Control Now Available

Sym-Agro is offering a suite of naturally derived, broad-spectrum tools to give hemp growers maximum control over powdery mildew, botrytis, mites (including hemp russet mite), worms and other common pests and diseases. “These innovative formulations... more »

MSU Updates Recommendations for Insect, Disease Management

Michigan State University Extension recently released updates to its pest and disease management recommendations for 2020. Growers looking for tools to fight greenhouse pests and diseases can now access the latest information from Mary Hausbeck, Michigan... more »

USDA Provides $70 Million to Help Battle Pests, Diseases

Earlier this week, the USDA announced it is allocating almost $70 million to support 386 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program “to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification,... more »

BioWorks Introduces New Algaecide and Fungicide

BioWorks has introduced PERpose Plus, a broad-spectrum algaecide and fungicide for the prevention, suppression and control of fungus and algae on equipment and hard surfaces, in all stages of crop production, and for post-harvest and storage applications.... more »

MSU Updates Insect, Disease Management Recommendations for ‘20

Just in time for the spring season, Michigan State University Extension recently released updates to its pest and disease management recommendations for 2020. Growers looking for tools to fight greenhouse pests and diseases can now... more »