Nov 25, 2019
Netting provides non-chemical control of devastating berry pests

Photo Credit: Ryan Kuesel

Some invasive pests are nearly impossible to control, even with the most powerful chemicals, but netting is proving to be a promising solution for...

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Aug 19, 2019
Organic farms promote beetles that control foodborne pathogens spread by flies

Photo Credit: Federico Moroni

A recent study in the journal Biological Control surveyed beetle communities in conventional and organic farms, and found that only organic...

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Apr 01, 2019
Organic farming with more biodiversity lowers food safety risks

Photo credit: Bruce Marlin

A recent article published in the Journal of Applied Ecology shows that contrary to popular perception, increased biodiversity on the farm can...

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Sep 20, 2018
Pest predator beetles benefit from conversion to organic farming

Photo credit: Katja Schulz

A new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment sought to understand the effect of conversion from conventional farming to...

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