31 October, 2024
CottonInfo is the Australian cotton industry’s joint extension program that connects growers, consultants, and agronomists with the latest news, information, events, and research in the cotton sector.
The Crop to Top podcast features discussions with the program's regional extension officers, technical leads, researchers, and cotton growers.
In Season three, Episode 13, the podcast delves deeper into the high-priority pest, Lygus, which continues to pose challenges for cotton crops in the United States. The 41-minute episode includes an in-depth discussion with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) specialist Professor Peter Ellsworth from the University of Arizona. He provides an overview of lygus, its impact on American cotton growers, and strategies for management, along with recommendations on how Australia’s cotton industry can prepare.
Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.
Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).
Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline
Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide® for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.
Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.
The PSNAP program is currently being transitioned to the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
During this time, content will not be updated and membership requests may take longer to process.
Thank you for your patience and support while we complete this transition.
For enquiries relating to PSNAP, please contact DAFF at surveillance.capability.@aff.gov.au.
