…nation’s citrus industry, citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB). UC Riverside will receive $5,112,000 of that funding for a program to design and identify bactericides that can cure…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…citrus greening disease, aka Huanglongbing. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “The…
Test Uses Novel Antibodies to Detect Shiga Toxins
…(STEC). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, STEC bacteria are responsible for more than 265,000 cases of illness and 3,600 hospitalizations each year in the United States….
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…future for the California citrus industry.” Cilia’s CRB-funded research focuses on huanglongbing (HLB or citrus greening disease), which currently is the most critical threat to the U.S. citrus industry. HLB…
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…ticks that spread bovine babesiosis, a devastating and costly cattle disease. In addition, the infestations impede law enforcement activities on the international border. Federal, state, and private entities who conduct…
Five Myths About the Veterinary Feed Directive
…important antibiotics for use in animal feed and drinking water. Medically important antibiotics are those used in treating human diseases as well. Chris Richards, Oklahoma State University Extension, is a…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
…world’s pork, but it has nevertheless become a leading importer of the meat. China first emerged as a significant importer of pork during 2007-08 when a swine disease epidemic reduced…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…of the health and wellbeing of the birds,” said Peterson. “Without healthy chickens, our members would not be in business.” All current measurable data – livability, disease, condemnation, digestive and…
Almonds, Walnuts Unite in Northern California
…hands-on training. “At the main session, we will have sort of the traditional meeting. We’ll have some insect and disease management-type talks as well as law and regulation updates,” she…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…to treat sick animals or to prevent disease and/or control it. Archer added that a key hurdle in complying with new FDA rules is ensuring that every pig farmer has…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
…Orchard Advisor Dani Lightle spoke to attendees about diagnosing and preventing crown and root diseases. Lightle said the first step is properly identifying why trees are experiencing reduced vigor. “You…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…Cotton Specialist at the forefront of disease management and water efficiency issues for California growers was named the 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year during the annual awards dinner at…
New HLB Find Outside Current Quarantine
…County. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed another HLB discovery in Southern California. CDFA’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) reported that an orange tree in…
Burger King Switching to Antibiotic-Free Chickens
…affect human health. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says at least two million consumers are infected every year with the so-called superbugs, which also cause 23,000 deaths. From the…