Insects

A new report details the need for more ag funding to address existing weeds, insects and diseases as well as agronomic problems that have yet to reach U.S. shores.

If the sound of chirping crickets is driving you crazy, don’t worry. You are not alone. Here’s why some areas of the country are seeing more cricket swarms this year.

Elevated levels of the disease are trending currently, and are of ‘serious concern’ over the next eight weeks, say researchers.

MIT scientists have developed robotic insects that could aid farming through artificial pollination.

U.S. and Mexican officials are working together on pre-export inspection protocols before resuming live cattle imports into the U.S. The use of sterile flies is also a priority to help control the spread of NWS in Mexico.