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…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…E. coli or Listeria. In a comparative field study conducted over four years across northern and southern California, Sipcam tested Annuity against compost. The trials involved using three gallons of…
California Farm Linked to Onions in E. Coli Outbreak
DepositPhotos image The FDA, USDA FSIS, CDC, and state partners are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157 tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, with preliminary findings suggesting contaminated onions may…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…outbreaks that threaten livestock industries. An additional $4.8 million will support 10 projects focused on improving animal welfare such as breeding heat-tolerant poultry to adapt to climate change and improving…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-17-24
On today’s show, addressing fruit fly outbreaks was an “all-hands-on-deck” situation, plus an in-depth look at ag land values. Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…federal governments working very closely together to be a seamless operation.” The various eradication methods of Oriental fruit fly (the largest of all fruit fly outbreaks), Mediterranean fruit fly, Queensland…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a human vaccine against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The grant follows outbreaks of the virus in dairy cattle…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…for less than 0.15% of the total domestic chicken supply, but outbreaks linked to these products represented approximately 5% of all chicken-associated outbreaks in the U.S. during 1998-2020. Raw breaded…
Mandatory HPAI Testing for Cattle Crossing State Lines
…and state veterinarians. Positive results from diagnostic tests must be promptly reported to USDA APHIS. This reporting requirement enhances disease surveillance and facilitates swift responses to outbreaks. It is meant…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…efforts to mitigate the introduction and spread of invasive fruit flies. To address the unprecedented outbreaks, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has allocated $103.5 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation to…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-12-24
…the HPAI outbreaks in dairy operations and efforts to keep it out of California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Grocery Prices Staying Higher
…back down as we’ve seen these outbreaks kind of dial back, but we’re still seeing some supply issues, due to avian influenza that have kind of driven things back up…
California Poultry Farms Struggling with Avian Flu Outbreaks
California poultry producers are struggling with a severe outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The World Organization of Animal Health has reported over 500 million birds lost globally to avian…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…costs of fertilizers impacting farmers and the environment. California is receiving federal support from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for efforts to address exotic fruit fly outbreaks. Stay…