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Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, and the science fair | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 15/26

Weather extremes and fertilizer supply challenges impact wheat development and management strategies across North America.
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Can You Grow Oranges Indoors? Here's What It Takes To Pull It Off - Tasting Table

Orange trees enjoy the same temperatures as humans, and are most comfortable at around 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, though they'll do fine in a much wider temperature range.
Everyday cooking
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Typhus from fleas hits record level in L.A.: Where the hot spots are and how to protect yourself

Flea-borne typhus cases in L.A. County reached a record high, prompting public health warnings and preventive measures for pet owners.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Ontario agronomists warn of rising waterhemp pressure and emerging Palmer amaranth risk

Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are rapidly spreading in Ontario, posing significant challenges for crop management as the 2026 growing season approaches.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Use This Tool When Picking Citrus Fruit To Help It Last Longer After Harvest - Tasting Table

Citrus fruits are delicious, fragrant, and packed with vitamins and nutrients, making them versatile for snacking, salads, juicing, cooking, baking, and seasoning.
Everyday cooking
Mission District
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Property owners asked to double fee they pay to fight mosquitoes

Santa Clara County property owners will vote on a new fee to fund mosquito control and pest management services.
SF food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

"Forever chemicals" and pesticides are on produce. Can you wash them off?

Blueberries and other produce often contain pesticide residues, with potential health risks from long-term exposure to these chemicals.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Eye-biting black flies are 'like little demons' in San Gabriel Valley, residents say

Residents in San Gabriel Valley face a surge in black flies that bite around the eyes and neck, with relief expected to take weeks.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

6 Smart Ways To Keep Gophers Out Of Your Garden - Tasting Table

Gophers can cause significant damage to gardens, but there are effective methods to control them.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

As mosquitoes go year-round in L.A., a promising fix hits a snag

"We have not seen them go away altogether like they have in previous years," said Susanne Kluh, general manager for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
LA real estate
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Guest Idea: When to Act and What to Use for Seasonal Pest Control

Seasonal pest management strategies help prevent infestations and reduce reliance on chemicals.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Pests & Predators, Ep 34: Name the pest and stay focused on thresholds for highest ROI

Unpredictable insect pressure in Prairie lentil crops requires growers to adapt scouting and management strategies based on pest dynamics and economic thresholds.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

After uproar, Orange County stops spraying herbicide in two creeks

Orange County halted indefinite herbicide spraying in creeks near Doheny State Beach following a resident social media campaign demanding the practice stop.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Florida Oranges Are On The Decline In 2026 - Why You Might Not See Them At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Florida's orange production has collapsed from 70% of U.S. supply to historic lows due to hurricanes, farmland reduction, and citrus greening disease, forcing consumers to rely on California oranges.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fear that herbicides are poisoning Orange County creeks blows up on social media

We want an end to the use of herbicides in our creeks. This idea that we're just going to spray, hose down these creeks and leave them dead is unacceptable. Linas and other residents have filed requests for records detailing the chemicals the county uses to control vegetation in the waterways, such as glyphosate, triclopyr and imazapyr.
California
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The truth about innovation in crop protection, with Mike Frank

Crop protection innovation is shifting from new molecules to formulations and mixtures, with off-patent actives dominating the market across 140 countries.
Wine
fromKqed
4 months ago

Save The Grapes! Enter The Mealybug Destroyer! | Deep Look | KQED

The mealybug destroyer protects vineyards by preying on mealybugs but must overcome ant bodyguards that defend mealybugs for their honeydew.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

On the trail of El Botox' in Mexico's citrus-growing Wall Street

Security forces raided homes in Cenobio Moreno after Cesar 'Botox' Sepulveda's arrest, seizing property and prompting residents to report losses and mixed feelings.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Banana farm pesticides back in focus after sterility ruling

Nicaraguan banana workers suffered infertility, kidney failure, skin disease or cancer from Nemagon (DBCP) exposure, and court-ordered compensation remains largely unpaid decades later.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Mosquitoes are back with a bite in SoCal. Why they're nibbling in the winter

Unseasonable warm weather and heavy rainfall in Southern California created ideal breeding conditions, causing a five-fold surge in mosquito activity during winter months.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Santa Clara County to treat for mosquitos Wednesday in Palo Alto flood basin

Aerial treatment using hormone regulators and microbes will reduce winter salt marsh mosquito populations over the Palo Alto flood basin to protect nearby communities.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pesticide cocktails' polluting apples across Europe, study finds

Most apples sold across Europe contain multiple pesticide residues and often PFAS, creating health concerns and encouraging purchase of organic or peeled conventional fruit.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Corn School: Weather calls the shots on disease

Weather-driven conditions like prolonged leaf wetness and high humidity can trigger foliar diseases in corn, causing major yield losses without timely management.
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