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As the European Union clamps down on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), reducing them by as much as 50 percent in some cases, residue management on harvested crops has been a topic on many grower’s minds. Adding further complications to the issue is the fact that MRLs differ widely between all countries.....Read more
Strong, proven performance in the field is what makes a biorational product such as Bt such an indispensible tool in a grower's arsenal against lepidopetran pests. However, experienced Bt users know that a major advantage of biorational products is their multi-faceted value proposition.....Read more
While some growers across the country are just getting started with their plans for summer “U-pick” crops, Dean Bruschi of D&D Farms has been at it for months.....Read more
Consumers demand good-looking, great-tasting produce, which inevitably puts a lot of pressure on growers – especially those growing organically. Imperfect fruit that used to be accepted simply because it was organic is no longer passing muster with consumers who have become increasingly accustomed to seeing supermarket shelves stocked with flawless fruit. The right balance in an integrated pest management program is paramount for growers’ success and can make all the difference when it comes to the bottom line.....Read more
Consultant Mark Verbeck is counting on careful scouting and timely application to protect Justin Hood's pepper crop. On the eastside of Florida, Dean Bruschi is making sure he'll be set to kill worms and provide "U-pick" field entry.....Read more
Because of some unique characteristics, biorationals provide growers with some valuable tools late in the season. Plant growth regulators such as Retain can delay harvest time in stone fruits, allowing flexibility in labor management. Delaying harvest can also increase yield – fruit on the tree can increase 1% of its weight per day. Depending upon the product and crop, plant growth regulators provide a variety of other benefits at harvest time, including enhanced fruit storageability, reduced pre-harvest fruit drop and improved skin finish.....Read more
Three-fourths of growers surveyed in a recent straw poll cited “no human toxicity” as the most valuable benefit of using Bts for insect control.....Read more
With nearly 40 years of proven performance in the field, Bt’s ability to control worm pests is well known. But pest management professionals will also tell you biorationals demand more careful management than some of their synthetic counterparts. ....Read more
It’s the final score that counts in any football game. And producing a crop is no different. The game isn’t tucked away until the last pepper is at the packing house. Defending against worms means having something in your playbook to control late hatches during harvest.....Read more
How many products can you think of that continue to increase in sales after nearly 40 years on the market? Record sales of Bts on a global scale in 2010 is one clear indication that benefits bringing value to U.S. growers are increasingly being realized around the world.....Read more
