Variable Rate Technology

The aerial application industry in some areas may be at a crossroads due to some of the current trends taking place and perhaps some of the new technologies coming along. We are going to need more ground sprayers, in my opinion, but we also must maintain a viable and healthy aerial application industry....More

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation recognized the city of Palo Alto, Gallo’s Sonoma Vineyards, Marin County and Sunwest Fruit Co. with 2011 IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Innovator Awards for their leadership in reducing pesticide use....More

Explosive population growth, constantly reducing proportion of cultivable land, and the increasing need to improve productivity of agricultural land are the major growth drivers in the global agricultural chemicals market. Rising pressure from regulatory authorities such as the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and other governments to minimize usage of agriculture chemicals, especially pesticides, is one of the major bottlenecks for market growth....More

In lettuce, the foxglove aphid is a serious pest of all spring lettuce types (leaf, romaine, and head) and typically begin showing up in January under mild weather conditions and are generally most active in February and March....More