State officials are collecting public comments on a proposal that would make it illegal to buy or sell six invasive species, ...

However, if you are having doubts, it’s okay to wait until the buds start to fatten up in late winter or early spring. You’ll ...

The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), has an online plant identification tool ...

Abstract: Plant disease detection is a critical challenge in agriculture, as undetected or poorly managed diseases can lead to significant yield losses, economic setbacks for farmers, and compromised ...

A mysterious epidemic has wiped out billions of sea stars in recent years. A new study finally identifies the bacterium responsible. By Alexa Robles-Gil Christopher Harley, a marine biologist at the ...

In 2024 alone, over 165 million bushels were impacted by corn stalk rot diseases in the U.S.1 Stalk rots in corn can be tricky to manage and prevent, but the first step comes down to proper ...

Glenn Carter of Armstrong County knew something was wrong. In 2023, his corn began browning seemingly overnight despite his irrigation efforts. A seasoned farmer of corn, cotton, sorghum, wheat, hay ...

Wheat rust is a severe fungal disease that significantly impacts wheat crops, resulting in substantial losses in quality and quantity, often exceeding 50%. Timely and early accurate estimation of ...