U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted the remains of a khapra beetle, considered one of the ...

Olive orchards in Andalusia, Spain. A review of 13 years of agricultural data collected by the Spanish government shows that pest populations are more stable and easier to predict and control in ...

Pests have always been a challenge for farmers because insects, fungi, bacteria, and rodents cause damage even on plants in natural ecosystems. Their impact in agriculture is of greater consequence ...

The Khapra beetle, touted as the world's most invasive grain pest, was found in Detroit's Airport on April 18, 2025, when a ...

AMES, Iowa – Fruit and vegetable growers who adopt organic agriculture practices forgo some of the commonly used tools conventional farmers use to fight pests and disease, but Iowa State University ...

While many enjoy the time outside and lower heating costs from a mild winter, this warmth does have consequences when it comes to pests and the agriculture industry. Winter 2023-2024 has been one of ...

As well as feeding the global population, agriculture employs almost a fifth of the world's employees. Despite being one of the largest, and oldest, industries, farming faces major challenges from ...

Public comments accepted through Feb. 9 on measure that would require heat treatment for imported campfire logs while ...

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.