A multistate E. coli O121 outbreak has prompted the recall of organic whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms under multiple brand names. The Centers for Disease Control and…
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
DepositPhotos image The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for expanded testing of dairy farm employees after a recent study showed possible H5N1 bird flu infections among…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…optimism that California’s farmers will continue to grow healthy crops. She also pointed to the connection between healthy eating and disease prevention. Through initiatives linking food production to public health,…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced four open positions on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The Committee advises the CDFA secretary on…
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
…to introduce “adult plant resistance,” which slows the disease without full immunity. The two new lines underwent extensive trials, including testing in disease-prone nursery plots, where they outperformed other plants….
American Agriculture History Minute: First National Western Stock Show
…Western Stock Show and Rodeo in 2008. The show has been held every year since 1906, except two, 1915 due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease and 2021…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found in Stanislaus County
…Following the Pierce’s Disease Control Program’s (PDCP) rapid response protocol, additional surveying and trapping revealed 54 adult GWSS, three nymphs, one viable egg mass, and 11 emerged egg masses on…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…address pest control and disease management in both row and permanent crops. Shenzi, available in two formulations—Shenzi 700 and Shenzi 400—is a lepidopteran-specific insecticide offering fast-acting, long-lasting control of pests…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
California almond growers have a new tool to fight disease this season. Axios 20SC, a newly registered fungicide, promises both effective control and environmental sustainability. According to Katie Driver, Technical…
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
DepositPhotos image The U.S. cattle industry will have a new level of disease protection next month when USDA’s enhanced Animal Disease Traceability rule takes effect. Rapid response to an animal…
Vilsack on Animal Disease Traceability Rule
DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary recently talked about a soon-to-be enacted enhanced animal disease traceability rule including aspects of privacy and keeping export markets open. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…
Pistachio Production Short Course
…from January 16-18, designed to educate pistachio growers and industry professionals. The event will cover the latest research on orchard management, pest and disease control, irrigation techniques, and nutrient management….
UC Davis Licenses Strawberry Varieties Worldwide
…Strawberry Breeding Program aims to meet growers’ needs by developing strawberries with improved yield, flavor, disease resistance, and adaptability to various growing conditions. The program not only licenses varieties but…
Registration Open for CA Avocado Society Annual Meeting
…approach to farming avocados, the latest rootstock trials, pest and disease management and more. You can get more information at Californiaavocadosociety.org Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…