Soil nematodes can be detected and identified through soil testing. Periodic soil sampling can be used to monitor soil nematodes over time. Accurate nematode identification is useful when making management…
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Downy mildew was recently confirmed in an overwintered crop in the region by Washington State University (WSU). The recent isolated storms and cool weather have created favorable conditions for downy…
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Equipped with sensors, drones can identify weeds and pests faster than humans – and speed up treatment The July 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food Blog looks at how drones are being used in…
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Without intervention, the colorful but devastating Japanese beetle could make its way across the evergreen state within two decades, according to a study of their potential dispersion. The iridescent, green-and-copper…
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has provided updated information on grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks across Southern Idaho. Grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks have been designated by ISDA…
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A foul-smelling, voracious, wide-spread pest could become even more ubiquitous with climate change. A recent modelling study found that changing weather could increase suitable habitat for the brown marmorated stink…
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Many diseases can affect an onion crop. Correctly identifying the problem is crucial to choosing the proper solution. What is wrong with these bulbs? This material is provided courtesy of…
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In a June 27 onion alert, Washington State University (WSU) announced that downy mildew was recently confirmed in an overwintered onion crop in the Columbia Basin region of Washington and…
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More than 350 agricultural organizations, including the National Onion Association, signed on to a letter sent to members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that affirms these organization’s support for…
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Iris yellow spot virus is continuing to pose a danger to onion crops by evolving and spreading, according to research from Washington State University virologists. Nearly 20 years ago, as…
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