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The first sprayable insecticide made of RNA can target and kill ravenous Colorado potato beetles while sparing most beneficial insects, making it a promising environmentally friendly option.

Options other than neonicotinoids can help farmers who grow large-seeded vegetable crops such as snap bean, dry bean and sweet corn.

A surprise finding from new research on controlling pests and disease in New York commercial onion fields will enable the state’s producers to cut their use of synthetic chemicals without sacrificing yield.

Specialty crop entomologists from Cornell AgriTech and the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program will use a three-year, $450,000 grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to evaluate alternatives for...

Since its arrival in the U.S., it has spread to New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland and New Jersey, and is considered a major agricultural threat. A Cornell-led team of researchers field-tested 14 active ingredients in insecticides...

In what ways did your experience as a graduate student at Cornell AgriTech shape your current career path? Cornell AgriTech is an excellent place to pursue your graduate degree. I was fortunate to have a diverse community supporting my research...

A new study shows that pumpkin pollen can lower bumblebees' defenses and prevent their eggs and larvae from maturing.

When cabbage looper moth larvae infest a field, sustainable growers will often try to control the pests by releasing large numbers of predators, such as ladybugs. That way they can avoid spraying expensive and environmentally harmful...

“The biggest factor for onion farmers is preserving effectiveness,” said Brian Mortellaro ’95, who farms more than 200 acres in Elba, New York. “You can lose hundreds and hundreds of dollars an acre if thrips get out of control.” Growing onions...