An international research team led by Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) and the Joint FAO/IAEA Center of Nuclear ...

Effective pest management begins with accurate identification. Misidentifying pests can lead to wasted chemical use, harm to beneficial species like pollinators, and failed crop protection.

New World screwworm flies are pests that can endanger the country's livestock and food supply if not properly eradicated.

The Department of Agriculture is pursuing a disgusting—but effective—strategy to eliminate the larva of the New World ...

A new policy brief, produced as part of the LAMASUS project, highlights that strategic agricultural de-intensification in the ...

AI in agriculture can improve weed identification and control Similar to pest detection and identification, computer vision, drones and robots can help precisely identify weeds in fields.

A study from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers fresh insights into a billion-dollar ...

In December 2024, the USDA rolled out a new assistance initiative designed to support America’s specialty crop growers as ...

The unusual operation is a critical part of a strategy to combat the spread of the flesh-eating screwworm fly, a pest that poses a serious threat to the beef industry, wildlife, and even household ...

Locust plagues pose a significant threat to global agriculture, economies and the environment. Current control methods rely ...

USDA releases billions of sterile flies from planes to fight deadly flesh-eating maggots threatening livestock.