Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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A multi-year Rutgers-led study found that stable crop pollination depends on a wider diversity of bee species than a single-day observation suggests.
Holistic Management · Insect Management · Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
Most insects are harmless or beneficial, and protecting pollinators and natural enemies can strengthen crop production and pest management.
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Biological inputs include biostimulants and biopesticides, but variable field performance means farmers should understand the product, test locally and measure results.
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A South Dakota farm uses diverse rotations, cover crops, livestock and minimal disturbance to create habitat for beneficial insects and rebuild soil.
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Two English growers are testing how flower-rich margins, diverse rotations and reduced insecticide use can support predators of aphids, slugs and other crop pests.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Insect Management · Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
A three-year Penn State field study found cover crops supported natural pest control more effectively than preventive insecticides, without sacrificing crop yield.
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Research on a tiny parasitoid wasp shows how conservation biological control can help suppress soybean aphids, while field scouting and thresholds remain essential.
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A South African fruit grower is trialling sheep, pigs and chickens to replace herbicide, manage weeds and build ground cover—an honest case study with both gains and setbacks.
Berries · Holistic Management · Insect Management · Strawberries · World Ag News
In newly published research, UF/IFAS entomologists found that a biopesticide and the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii can more effectively control chilli thrips than using traditional pesticides.
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Rick Clark, a no-till organic farmer from Indiana, recently encouraged a group of farmers at a field day to move away from synthetic pesticides.