…latest information, visit: Texas Farm Bureau https://texasfarmbureau.org/ USDA National Screwworm Information Portal https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm These websites provide current updates, maps, surveillance information, treatment guidance, and educational resources. Texas Barbecue and a…
California Farm Bureau Highlights Growing Food Animal Veterinarian Shortage
…leaders say the issue extends beyond individual farms. Food animal veterinarians play an important role in disease surveillance, biosecurity planning and public health efforts that help protect both livestock and…
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
…from policymakers and industry stakeholders. Disease prevention and preparedness efforts have become increasingly important as producers work to protect the nation’s swine herd from potential threats. “Another one would be…
San Diego Agriculture Faces Rising Costs, Labor Challenges, and Water Concerns
…production from the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease, while also noting increasing challenges from invasive pests and plant diseases impacting ornamental crops and strawberries. Despite these challenges, San Diego…
Napa County Officials Warn Growers After Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found on Grapevines
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter The glassy-winged sharpshooter is the culprit behind the spread of Pierce’s disease among grapevines. The insect infects the plant with the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa when it feeds on…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
…San Diego County growers continue battling serious pest and disease threats, including the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease. The disease has devastated citrus…
Trails to the West: The Hidden Routes That Shaped American Agriculture
…others provided safer access to water, grazing land, or river crossings. Depending on weather, wagon traffic, disease outbreaks, or Native American conflicts, travelers often chose different paths during their journey….
Early Spider Mite Control Critical in Tree Fruit and Nut Crops
…with field scouting and consider combining pest and disease treatments, when possible, to improve efficiency and reduce application costs. For more information, visit Valent.com/ZealMVP Always read and follow label directions….
California Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow
…Todd Burkdoll, who outlined increasing pest and disease pressure tied to warming temperatures and recent spring weather patterns. Burkdoll warned growers to stay aggressive with scouting and early-season management for…
Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl
…Challenges and Market Shifts While Monterey County’s diversity helps stabilize its economy, individual sectors face unique challenges: Lettuce and Leafy Greens: Still the region’s top category, but disease outbreaks have…
Garst & Hybrid Corn: From Iowa to the Cold War
…improved plant strength, and better disease resistance. Garst and Thomas helped farmers transition from traditional seed varieties to hybrid options, fundamentally reshaping corn production across the United States. A Farm…
Early Summer Disease Pressure Builds in Almond Orchards
…of the season. Disease management is not just about protecting the current crop. Burkdoll explained that defoliation caused by these diseases can reduce the tree’s ability to store energy, ultimately…
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
…the National Western Stock Show has been held annually with only two interruptions in its long history. The first occurred in 1915, when an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease forced the…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…Leading efforts during California’s severe drought Launching the Healthy Soils Initiative Addressing pest and disease challenges Expanding market opportunities for farmers Supporting organic agriculture programs This experience gave her a…





















