Expertise, resources found at Mizzou allow researchers to study pest-resistance in corn that could help sustain projected 9 billion global population

A recent study examined the relationships between plant mating systems and herbicide resistance in the common agricultural weed morning glory

“Managing crop pests without fully understanding the impacts of tactics—related to resistance and nontarget plants or insects—costs producers money,” researcher says

Soybeans are the second largest crop in the U.S. and bring in about $37 billion each year

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have issued a warning to master gardeners throughout the state that the tomato leafminer "will eventually establish in California, where it is likely to become a serious threat to tomato production"

UF/IFAS researchers are looking for ways to thwart angular leaf spot

One of the most damaging disorders in squash is silverleaf, which is transmitted by immature whiteflies

This devastating jewel beetle has gobbled up 50 million trees across the country

"We created a MOF that absorbs the phosphonates found in pesticides and nerve gases. This means you can use it to find traces of chemical weapons such as sarin or to identify the residue of pesticides on food"

While the magnitude of herbicide usage is well-documented for croplands, this new study is the first to reveal the amount of herbicides sprayed on wildlands