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Turf Built to Withstand Pressure: Strengthening Grass Through Biology and Nutrition

Turf has one of the most demanding roles in growing. It never gets a season off. It is mowed, walked on, driven over, irrigated, and expected to recover quickly while staying dense and green. Add heat, drought, compactio…

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When More Fertilizer Is Not the Answer: Helping Plants Access the Nutrients They Already Have

Nutrient deficiencies are some of the most expensive problems growers face. Tip burn in lettuce. Blossom end rot in tomatoes. Bitter pit in apples. Soft or split fruit that never makes it to market. These issues affect q…

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Whitefly Pressure Begins to Shift as Late Spring Conditions Settle

As late spring temperatures stabilize, whitefly pressure in outdoor crops begins to change in character. What may have appeared earlier as scattered or low level activity or what was active last year and now not showing …

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Thrips Pressure Predictably Accelerates in April

April consistently marks the point where thrips pressure shifts from scattered, low level presence to rapid, crop wide expansion. Activity that may have gone largely unnoticed in March often escalates quickly once enviro…

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Controlling Grubs at the Source: Black Vine Weevil Focus

As late April approaches, early root feeding begins developing across outdoor plantings. In many cases, this activity is driven by black vine weevil larvae already present and active in the soil, feeding well before adul…

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September 2025 - The Basics of Biocontrols in Propogation

Propagation Basics: Biocontrols Where Problems Begin Fungus gnats and root diseases are ongoing concerns for anyone producing baby plants, especially during propagation when conditions are wet and root systems are still …

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January 2025 - Nematodes

How to Use Beneficial Nematodes for Fungus Gnats Fungus gnats are one of the most common problems growers face during cooler months, when consistently moist soil creates the perfect breeding environment. In the January e…

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Myth Buster: Beneficials Are Expensive

It’s a common belief, especially among growers who have relied on conventional programs for years, that biological control is expensive. When a beneficial insect or predatory mite is compared side by side with the …

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January 2026 - Fungus Gnats and Shoreflies

How to Control Fungus Gnats and Shoreflies in Wet Winter Conditions Cool, dark, and consistently wet conditions create the perfect environment for pest problems in early-season production. In the January edition of Koppe…