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AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant Cycle

DULUTH, Ga., -- Agriculture Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, is seeking applications for its grant program. For this Call for Applications for Grant (CAG), the Foundation is primarily focused on funding requests that support the next generation of leaders in agriculture, helping them to develop innovative solutions for agri-food systems.

The Foundation invites nonprofit organizations registered and recognized as charitable under the law to apply for grant funding by submitting a grant proposal with grant funds $400,000 - $450,000 disbursed over a three-year project duration.

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Spider Mite Control with Predatory Mites (Neoseiulus californicus)

Video: Spider Mite Control with Predatory Mites (Neoseiulus californicus)

The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is an effective natural enemy of various species of spider mites, including the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). As a key player in biological pest control, this predator helps growers protect their crops sustainably.

How does Neoseiulus californicus work?

•Specializes in targeting the larval and nymphal stages of spider mites.

•Also consumes spider mite eggs, ensuring population control.

•Detects prey through webbing and leaf damage rather than sight.

•Feeds by sucking out the contents of its prey.

Why use Neoseiulus californicus for spider mite control?

•Highly adaptable to different environments, including warm and dry conditions.

•Works as both a preventive and curative solution for spider mite infestations.

•Complements other predatory mites, such as Phytoseiulus persimilis, for integrated pest management (IPM).

•A natural, sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.