Insects possess a remarkable ability to develop innate immune memory, and the mechanisms underlying this process are becoming a central topic in innate immunity research.

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It even survives the winter by living in the roots of cereal crops like wheat. Farmers sound the alarm over rapid spread of ...

Act 182 marks a critical step forward in protecting Vermont’s pollinators, but its implementation cannot fully take effect ...

A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial ...

Plants I use to fight insects in vining vegetables are marigolds and radishes. They give off a scent that repels the most ...

Kern's $3.7 billion citrus and almond industries — making up 40% of the county's agricultural value, per KERO — are on the line. If these invasive flies take hold, they could decimate crops, leading ...

This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via insects, animals, or harsh environmental ...

The U.S Department of Agriculture shut down animal imports through ports along the southern border due to a growing outbreak ...

New emerald ash borer discoveries add quarantine areas in the state of Minnesota, including all of Wadena and Otter Tail ...

Texas officials ramp up efforts against the New World screwworm, launching a response team to safeguard animals and ...

This is the second in a series of columns featuring conversations with state Farm Bureau presidents about current issues in ...