There are increasing reports of crop pests migrating north into the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie ...

Sometimes the solution you need is right in your own backyard – or near it. Farmers who grow wheat and other grains have ...

Tiny flying robots could perform such useful tasks as pollinating crops inside multilevel warehouses, boosting yields while ...

The findings suggest that crop pests are likely to increase most in high latitudes—temperate places further from the equator where crops such as wheat, maize and rice are grown. The paper also ...

Scientists study a natural fungus that may help eradicate the armyworm pest, which has spread to 80 countries and destroys ...

Scientists are finding new ways to tackle pests and boost crop yields, without resorting to the use of harmful chemicals. The world may have nearly 10 billion people by 2050, which the United ...

Growing a vegetable garden is plenty of work on its own without worrying that your efforts will be ruined by hungry pests.

Arino insecticide/nematicide stops root feeding of costly below-ground pests in potatoes, onions, and other bulb and tuberous ...

Therefore, it’s important to note that each species responds differently to increased crop diversity. Many common plant diseases and pests are species or family-specific. Rotating crop families ...

Approximately 40% of global crop production is lost to pests, posing a significant challenge to food security. The risks are growing due to global warming and declining biodiversity, with pests ...