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I'm proud of Jack. His gardening skills are increasing, with useful observations every day. Last week it was Passionvine hoppers, and they are indeed showing an upward trend. The window for control ceased in Spring (spraying the tiny fluffy bums with a simple fly spray) but for now there is little you can do until March/April, when you look for the distinctive egg patterns laid on thin, woody twigs by adult female hoppers: In Autumn cut off those dead and dying twiglets with eggs and burn them in the fireplace. Saves you from a heap of fluffybums being born next spring. Something many gardeners don't often see early enough is the beginning of Powdery Mildew. White powdery fungal deposits on leaves of cucumbers, pumpkin, squash, oak trees, hydrangeas, beans, grapes, apples, pears, rose – it's on a lot of different plants. Most gardeners find the symptoms too late. If you keep your eyes open you can find it starting right now in small patches on the leaves. The cause: long-term moisture on surfaces of leaves/plants or a dry spell followed by relative humidity and dew. For instance, when you have warm days and cool nights, you get dew, condensation! The name says it all: “Powdery Mildew”. The small white patches are a dead give-away, and so is the presence of characteristic black-and-yellow ladybird beetles – they spread the fungal spores around. Preventative control: spray with Yates Natures Way Fungal spray (a mix of Copper and Sulphur that stops further spread). And then there are caterpillars (the juvenile stage of butterflies and moths). Up North the Fall Armyworm is invading the paddocks and vegetable gardens; in your cabbage patch the larva of white butterfly is having a go. In my tunnel house, the tomato fruitworm and green loopers plus a dash of other cutworms damage all sorts of crops and ornamentals. Luckily, we now have a few rather good and safe insecticides that will deal to caterpillars: Yates Success ULTRA is not toxic to beneficial creatures that naturally control caterpillars and other pests. It is also usable on edible crops. A new group is Diamide Insecticides such as Chlorantraniliprole. Lawn Grub Control, Turf Insecticides or Leafroller and Codling Moth sprays (Altacor). But the most important thing to do NOW is keeping your eyes open in the garden! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Sydney-based researcher may have uncovered a way to combat a pest which can lead to crop damage. Fall Armyworm has been detected across most of the country, with the exception of South Australia and Tasmania. Macquarie University researchers have identified spotted ladybird beetles as a predator to the pest. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Doctor Rehan Silva about the findings. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GA crop status update from GA Dept of Ag, plus identifying and treating fall armyworm, and a dying dogwood
Vegalogue is a podcast from Australian vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG. Each month we take a look at issues affecting the Australian vegetable, potato and onion sectors, unpacking levy-funded research and meeting some of the incredible people who make up the vegetable industry.This month, we discuss:How the transition from varroa mite eradication to management has gone, and the priorities for the new plan.The cross-agriculture collaboration to manage Fall armyworm amidst the largest outbreak of the pest since it was detected in Australia.Why cauliflowers need a sun hat, and what growers are looking for in new cauli varieties.Guests:Zarmeen Hassan, National Manager of Biosecurity and Extension, AUSVEGDr Melina Miles, Principal Entomologist, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.Eliza Seymour, Regional Business Manager - Victoria & Tasmania, Bayer Vegetable Seeds.Thanks for listening to Vegalogue! You can find out more about AUSVEG and the Australian vegetable industry at ausveg.com.au. Subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tik Tok, or Twitter/X.
FAR's biosecurity officer Ash Mills is at the forefront of monitoring the spread of maize pest Fall armyworm and the crop damage it can cause. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he tells Alison Stewart that crop scouting for both Fall armyworm and beneficial insects is key for timely decision making on control options
This summer has seen high numbers of fall armyworm (FAW) across Queensland and Northern New South Wales. In some late sown crops, FAW has had a disastrous impact and caught many growers and advisers off-guard. Dr Melina Miles, Principal Entomologist at the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, shares her insights on what can be done to manage this pest in such a challenging season, and what it means for future plantings. Download the transcript for this episode. Contact: Dr Melina Miles Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland Melina.Miles@daf.qld.gov.au More information The Beatsheet – Fall armyworm GRDC Resources – Fall armyworm GRDC Webinar – Fall armyworm management tips and tactics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The invasive insect, which originated in the Americas and reached Australia in 2020, is being detected at unprecedented levels in grain crops across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Yesterday on the show we talked about the fight against the fall armyworm and we were asked us to talk about the invasive cluster flies, describing them as "like a biblical locust plague". So we talk to Dr Paul Craddock.
The fight against the fall armyworm has stepped around Aotearoa. Ashley Mills from the Foundation for Arable research speaks to Jesse about their co-ordinated efforts to deal with the pest.
“Genes and genetic mechanisms contributing to fall armyworm resistance in maize” with Sandra Woolfolk and Leigh Hawkins, research entomologist and molecular biologist (respectively) at USDA-ARS. Fall armyworm is a major pest around the world, causing millions of dollars in damages yearly. However, farmers are not alone in the fight against these invasive creatures, with plant breeders coming alongside to help develop more resistant plants. This episode, Drs. Sandra Woolfolk and Leigh Hawkins discuss their work tracking down the traits that can lead to higher resistance against this frightful pest. Tune in to learn: · What fall armyworms look like · What makes fall armyworms such a scary pest · How DNA, SNPs, and metabolic pathways are like a highway · Which metabolic pathways were the most promising If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20311 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Sandra, you can find her here: Sandra.Woolfolk@usda.gov If you would like to reach out to Leigh, you can find her here: leigh.hawkins@usda.gov Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: Coming soon Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit: https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/mississippi-state-ms/crop-science-research-laboratory/corn-host-plant-resistance-research/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_armyworm Entomology Department, University of Florida: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/field/fall_armyworm.htm Mississippi State Extension Fall Armyworms page: http://extension.msstate.edu/content/fall-armyworms Mississippi State Extension Fall Armyworms in Hayfields and Pastures article: http://extension.msstate.edu/node/7154 USDA-ARS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgriculturalResearchService USDA-ARS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usda-ars/ FAO Fall Armyworm page: https://www.fao.org/fall-armyworm/en/ USDA Fall Armyworm article: https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2018/02/26/fall-armyworm-usda-research-lends-hand-international-pest-outbreak Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.
In laboratories around Australia, researchers are finding ways to combat fall armyworm.
With tropical insect pest fall armyworm now confirmed in both islands, eradication is no longer possible and the initial response will move to long-term management. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR's Ivan Lawrie, who is involved in the biosecurity response, tells Alison Stewart that control options for maize crops, including a bio-control, are encouraging.
While an invasion of creepy crawlies may be the stuff of nightmares, it could be a reality for New Zealand growers and gardening hobbyists. Fall armyworm has recently made its way to our shores and, under the right conditions, has the potential to wipe out crop plants overnight. In today's episode, we chat to Frances MacDonald and Jordan Pickering about why Fall armyworm is a threat to Aotoearoa New Zealand, the role of scientists and individuals in biosecurity threat events, and what you should do if you spot one in your backyard. Thanks to B3 for supporting this MPI/PFR Summer Studentship. This podcast was recorded on the 31st January 2023, for current information on the status of the fall army worm in New Zealand please see the MPI website: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity/major-pest-and-disease-threats/fall-armyworm/ Thanks to B3 for supporting Jordan's MPI/Plant & Food Research Summer Studentship.
The number of farms under attack by a maize and corn eating pest has more than doubled since January. Forty-five farms reported the fall armyworm on their land in January - that's slowly grown to 119 farms this week. It's believed the pest was blown here from Australia. Foundation for Arable Research operations manager Ivan Lawrie spoke to Kim Hill.
Corn on corn shouldn’t be the plan, but when it is, make sure the stalks are baled and returned as manure, says Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson. In this early November episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, our host shares insight in to what’s causing corn field fires, how much stress tolerance has improved in crop types,... Read More
Corn on corn shouldn’t be the plan, but when it is, make sure the stalks are baled and returned as manure, says Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson. In this early November episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, our host shares insight in to what’s causing corn field fires, how much stress tolerance has improved in crop types,... Read More
We believe that the solutions to some of the world's biggest development challenges can be found in some its smallest places. Tiny, potentially problem-solving technologies can be found all around us in symbiosis with each other. Where? In the natural world. In the seventh episode of the Natural Plant Protection (NPP) – Podcast, we're matching a technology with a pest, and looking at the massive impact that one of nature's most destructive creatures is having on crop health and food security across Africa. The Fall Armyworm is a very hungry caterpillar, and accounts for as much as 21 million metric tonnes of maize losses every year, affecting up to 101 million people.Host Dan Sanchez is joined by Shanni Srivastava, Head of East Africa and Middle East, UPL. Shanni is playing a key role across Africa to protect crops and farmers from the devastating impact from the fall armyworm using some of the most revolutionary technology available. To learn more about NPP, visit: https://www.npp-ag.com/
Description: Understanding whether any of the invasive fall armyworms which were found in New Zealand earlier this year have survived the winter is the first step in deciding the next course of action in this biosecurity response. Anna Heslop talks to biosecurity researcher Scott Hardwick, from AgResearch, about what's being done, and how you can be involved.
Recorded live on September 22nd, 2022 Two people making music on the fly… Bugs In The Basement creates improvised musical journeys from an array of vintage and handmade instruments to modern technologies. Recorded live from our basement studio in the Pacific Northwest, each week we experiment in the process of making exploratory music and soundscapes. Unmixed, unedited and unapologetic. www.bugsinthebasement.com
Alison Stewart and Ivan Lawrie from FAR discuss the ongoing biosecurity response to fall armyworm, the likelihood of it establishing in New Zealand and the plan for monitoring its potential spread in the coming year.
Last year we were surprised by an outbreak of fall armyworm. This year we share advise on when and how to scout for this pest. We discuss identification and control and also review a few other pests to be out looking for right now.
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Virginia Turfgrass Journal - Dr. J. Kevin Mathias – Retired Turfgrass Instructor and Advisor, University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture In 2021 unprecedented damage from the fall armyworm occurred in numerous areas of the U.S. including locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Many turfgrass managers struggled with the severity and the speed with which [...] The post Virginia Turfgrass Council – The 2021 Invasion of the Fall Armyworm in the U.S. appeared first on The Turf Zone.
Alison Watson has extensive international experience dealing with the fall army worm which can wipe out crops. The pest was found in Tauranga and near Hamilton this month. She heads ASEAN's fall armyworm action plan in south-east Asia.
The potential for reduced yields and fodder quality in corn and sorghum crops is something that now has to be proactively managed by farmers as a result of detection of fall armyworm in Australia. It is a plant pest that first appeared in QLD in February 2020 and also the NT and norther parts of WA. It has subsequently been found throughout the eastern seaboard as far as Tasmania. Being a new pest, we are still learning how to best manage it and this month we hear from Ross Warren, Senior Dairy Extension Officer with QDAF who has seen the impact across many farms in the subtropical region of NSW and QLD and how dairy farmers are managing it. Also joining us is Jason Bake, who runs a family dairy operation near Coffs Harbour in northern NSW. Corn silage is a large component of his herds diet and we hear how they have managed it on farm, as well as why Jason views corn as “the only crop that improves in value over time”!Useful resources related to this podcast:Subtropical Dairy/QLD Department of Ag and Fisheries – Fall Army Worm Update WebinarNSW DPI Fall Armyworm resource pageDairy Australia Fall Armyworm resource pageThis podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPI Dairy Business Advisory Unit – further information and resources are available hereIt is brought to you in partnership the Hunter Local Land ServicesPlease share this podcast with your fellow farmers and colleagues and feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments via this email address thebusinessofdairy@gmail.comFurther NSW DPI Dairy channels to follow and subscribe to include:NSW DPI Dairy Facebook pageDPI Intensive Livestock Twitter feedNSW DPI Dairy NewsletterTranscript hereProduced by Video LiftThe information discussed in this podcast are for informative and educational purposes only and do not constitute advice.
Pennsylvania Turfgrass - Ben McGraw, Ph.D. It would have been difficult to convince me in January 2021 that there would be a bigger insect news story than the emergence of 17-year periodical cicadas. These red-eyed menaces were the talk of the town early in summer with their near constant humming, driving those who work in [...] The post Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council – Looking Back at the Fall Armyworm Invasion of 2021 appeared first on The Turf Zone.
In this episode, I visit with Dr. Erin Hodgson, extension entomologist and professor of entomology and Ashley Dean, education extension specialist in entomology to talk about the recent outbreak of fall armyworms in Iowa and the damage they are causing throughout the state.
It's 2021, a pandemic is still impacting our lives, a hurricane just passed through causing flooding, and so the next logical thing would be an insect outbreak. If your watching your pastures brown and your hay magically disappear due to an over abundance of caterpillars, or your putting in tender fall crops, this show is for you.
How is artificial intelligence transforming farmer's capabilities to identify and tackle pests and protect their crops? In Kenya, GoMicro, an artificial intelligence app, is revolutionising the way growers interact with their fields, crops and insects – driving farmer resilience, productivity and prosperity.In this episode of our #AGRF2021 UPL Insights series, Florent Clair is joined by Shanni Srivastava, head of East Africa and Middle East at UPL Ltd., and Sivam Krish, Founder and CEO of GoMicro UPL and GoMicro meaningful partnership in Kenya, which is enabling farmers to detect one of the most invasive pests threatening regional food security: Fall Armyworm.To find out more about how artificial intelligence is changing the game for crop protection efforts in Kenya, visit: www.upl-ltd.com
Hitting you a little early this week with an emergency update, full show to hit later this week!
Fall Armyworm in Pasture, Alfalfa, and Double-cropped Soybean by Todd E. Gleason
Jesse Allen talks fall armyworm potential and more across the northern Corn Belt with Wally West, Agronomic Service Representative at Syngenta.
On this episode of the Texoma Cattleman, Cody Maxwell- Fannin County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension discusses the Fall Armyworm. Also on this program Cody discusses making informed decisions for spraying pastures and hay meadows in late July- early August.
South east Queensland agronomists Georgia Rodgers and Brendan Magee have found a fungus which kills Fall Armyworm in a field of corn in the Scenic Rim region and say if they can get it commercialised and into paddocks it'll be a handy weapon in the fight against the exotic pest and Darling Downs agronomist Jamie Innes says they are combating the fall armyworm with a degree of effectiveness with moth baits in corn fields, hopefully catching them before they lay their eggs.
Listen to North Coast Local Land Services biosecurity staff talk about fall armyworm on the North Coast. Hear about identification, impacts and management options. For more info on the chemicals referenced early in this episode, visit the NSW Department of Primary Industries website - Chemical management options See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The destructive Fall Armyworm pest has now been found at Gingin only seventy kilometres north of Perth. Two adult male fall armyworm moths were discovered in a DPIRD pheromone trap. It's the most southern Western Australian detection of the exotic pest since it arrived on our shores early this year.
The destructive Fall Armyworm pest has now been found at Gingin only seventy kilometres north of Perth. Two adult male fall armyworm moths were discovered in a DPIRD pheromone trap. It's the most southern Western Australian detection of the exotic pest since it arrived on our shores early this year.
The Fall Armyworm has been detected in the mid west. It's a fast moving pest and it's known for its rapid destruction of wheat, corn, and vegetable crops. A single moth has been found in a trap in Geraldton.. but so far, no damage has been recorded in the area.
The Fall Armyworm has been detected in the mid west. It's a fast moving pest and it's known for its rapid destruction of wheat, corn, and vegetable crops. A single moth has been found in a trap in Geraldton.. but so far, no damage has been recorded in the area.
The Fall Armyworm has only been detected in WA's far north, but it has the potential to also cause problems for the grains industry much further south.
The plant pest, Fall Armyworm, has been detected in the Kimberley's Ord Valley, just two months after it was first found on Australian soil more than 2000 kilometres away.
Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda was detected in Australia for the first time in January 2020 and a warning was issued to grain growers to inspect crops for signs of the pest's presence. The larval stage of the moth is similar in appearance to many caterpillars already present in agricultural and horticultural crops and can cause severe economical damage, even total crop destruction. At the 2020 Grains Research Update at Goondiwindi principle entomologist with Queensland's Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Melina Miles provided background to the Fall Armyworm's detection in Queensland, explained what damage to look for and described what features identify this caterpillar from the many other caterpillar pests commonly found in Australia. Contact: Melina Miles Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries 203 Tor St, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350 0407 113 306 melina.miles@daf.qld.gov.au Useful Resources: • FAW identification https://bit.ly/3d66KqR • Report sightings to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881
Tyler and Ryan talk with Dr. Allen Knutson, Professor and Extension Entomologist, about the Fall Armyworm situation in 2018. Why was it such a bad year for armyworm damage; what are the best management strategies to deal with this pest?
Host Joel Wipperfurth recently traveled to Uganda, where he judged the USAID sponsored Fall Armyworm Tech Prize. Participants were tasked with identifying potential solutions to eradicate the fall armyworm in Africa. WinField United agronomist Jon Zuk joins him on this episode of the Deal With Yield and the two dive into the domestic implications and threats of this global pest.
In August of 2018, the fall armyworm (spodoptera frugiperda) for the first time was discovered in India, infesting maize in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is fall armyworm’s first strike in South Asia. The fall armyworm is is a species of moth endemic to the Americas, and has long been a scourge to farmers. … Continue reading "Around the World in 60 Crop Failures: The Fall Armyworm Reaches India"
27 June 2018--- Fall Armyworm is spreading quickly across sub-Saharan Africa, devastating crops and farmer’s livelihoods. Experts fear the pest could eventually spread to the Middle East and Europe. But a new mobile phone app ‘Nuru’, which uses machine learning and artificial intelligence, offers some hope in tackling the pest problem. Allan Hruska is the Principal Technical Coordinator on the Fall Armyworm response at the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Interview: Charlotta Lomas, FAO
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the Rwanda and Kenya elections - the Rwandan people just reelected Paul Kagame to another 7 year term; In Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta (current president) and Raila Odinga (opposition leader) are battling for the presidency and the stakes are high in this year's general election. I also touch on the impact of the Fall Armyworm on Sub-Saharan Africa's agriculture sector.