…2008. USDA attributes the declines in production to citrus greening disease, which has infected more than 90 percent of the state’s groves. The total harvest estimate includes 34.0 million boxes…
Healthy Pecans
…as Alzheimer’s disease or A-L-S. And, researchers at Texas A&M University are looking into the pecan’s anti-inflammatory properties. Results from a two-year study so far have shown that pecans decrease…
Advisory Committee on Animal Health Seeks Nominations for Membership
…advises the Secretary of Agriculture on strategies, policies, and programs to prevent, control, or eradicate animal diseases. The committee considers agricultural initiatives of national scope and significance and advises on…
Agri View: Beekeeping Changes
…Now that’s extreme stress. And bacterial disease, this was an extreme problem back in the 19 century. It has been controlled but never stopped. We don’t have nearly as many…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…and implementation recommendations; Broadband and rural connectivity issues for farmers markets, small farms, and retailers; Pest and disease detection, research and grant funding; Port and transportation inspection issues and development;…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…portions of Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties were also abnormally dry. The remainder of the citrus region is drought free. Growers were spraying to combat the citrus greening disease….
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…further assistance in the coming months. For producers challenged by weather, disease and falling prices, we will continue to ensure the availability of a strong safety net to keep them…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…Central Florida team to test a bactericide against citrus greening disease, a problem that has cost the state of Florida alone more than $3 billion in lost revenue since 2007….
Chicken Peck
…Peck If you’ve ever kissed a chicken and never gotten sick, count your blessings. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a rise in salmonella…
U.S. Poultry Dispute with India Nears Resolution
…WTO standards, recognizing the concept of disease-free areas, and conforming its recognition of disease-free areas to the specified international health codes. U.S. officials are studying the proposed changes and were…
Canada, China, Sign Canola and Beef Trade Agreement
…trade between Canada and China through 2020. The agreement stems from blackleg disease that affects canola in Canada and China’s concern of the disease entering the nation through exports. The…
Tight Shell Means Less Pests
One way almond breeding is helping to reduce pests and disease is by looking for a happy medium between a tight shell and an easily cracked nut. Continuing our series…
Food Products Database
…portion size for people with food allergies, diabetes, kidney disease and other conditions. Common consumer health and nutrition Apps may also use the data as a resource to bring information…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…September 20: Brighton, Colorado September 26: Grants Pass, Oregon September 29: Fayetteville, NC Vilsack also announced that USDA will display information about addiction resources from the Centers for Disease Control…