Sulfoxaflor Found to Be Less Harmful to Beneficial Predators of Soybean Aphids
By Andrew Porterfield A new study from the University of Minnesota has found that the selective insecticide sulfoxaflor is just as effective at controlling soybean aphids (Aphis glycines) as broad-spectrum […]
Beneficial Beetle Diversity Blooms on Strip-Tilled Farms
By Andrew Porterfield Biodiversity of insects has become an important issue in agriculture. Large-scale, intensive agricultural practices involve mechanically tilling the soil, managing pests with chemicals, and the use of […]
Treating Southern Soybeans with Neonicotinoids Yields Economic Benefits After All
By Andrew Porterfield The class of insecticides called neonicotinoids (neonics) were introduced to a lot of fanfare from farmers and environmentalists alike. They were seen as far less toxic than […]
Study Shows Leaf Fertilizers to Be Toxic to Stingless Bees
By Andrew Porterfield There’s been a lot of focus and scientific study on the population reductions of honey bees and other pollinators. Some possible causes that have been cited are: […]