Parasitic Wasps Could Help Control Stinkbugs

Researchers in North Carolina look at the lifespan and habits of a tiny parasitic wasp that preys on the eggs of stinkbugs.

Dani YokhnaJanuary 7, 2014
2014 Marks the Year of Family Farms

Small-scale and family farms are highlighted as a means to eradicate worldwide hunger and improve food security during a United Nations-declared campaign.

Dani YokhnaJanuary 3, 2014
Scientists Target Deadly Swine Diseases

The USDA is taking action against widespread viruses that affect pigs in different parts of the world before they cause problems in the U.S.

Dani YokhnaDecember 31, 2013
Mutant Corn Key to Insecticide-free Pest Control?

A genetic mutation in corn leads to discoveries about how to control the western corn rootworm beetle, which threatens U.S. corn crops.

Dani YokhnaDecember 27, 2013

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