Proteins from the HLB-causing Bacteria Differ Between Region, Tree Variety Research is aiming to identify proteins associated with the bacteria that causes huanglongbing disease in hopes of detecting the disease…
Agri View: Ostrich Farming
…be quite healthier than traditional red meat, many health conscious consumers throughout the world, who are worried about the risk of heart attacks, high blood pressure, and heart disease, would…
Farming from the Heart- Sheep Day
…for Brucella Ovis. Brucella Ovis is a disease that can do damage to a rancher’s flock, such as causing abortions in the ewes. This event called Sheep Day has been…
Pork Producers “Fly-In”
…and for establishing a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine bank, to oppose legislation that would allow for the intrastate commercial sale of un-inspected meat and to support the Trans-Pacific…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…known as citrus greening disease. This funding is available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), which was authorized by the 2014 Farm…
Citrus Regulation Scoping Meeting Scheduled
The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is a pest that acts as a carrier or vector spreading “huanglongbing” (HLB), a devastating disease of citrus trees. This bacterial disease is transmitted to…
Teens Snacks
…extensively with local and state health departments conducting community based behavioral interventions focused on chronic disease prevention. Dr. Gustafson is a member of the American Dietetic Association, The Obesity Society,…
Agri View: Pistachio Status
…help reduce coronary artery disease and stroke risk by favoring healthy blood lipid profile. Pista kernels are rich source of many anti-oxidant phyto-chemical substances such as carotenes, vitamin E, and…
Save the Bees
…decline? Scientists have yet to pinpoint the cause for sure, but studies point to multiple factors, including climate change, pesticides, disease and habitat loss. A new project by American Farmland…
Citrus Continues to Fund HLB/ACP Research
…managing the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) that spreads the disease. ACP was found in California in 2008 and Schulz says CRB at the time allocated 19% of their total research…
North American Producers Committed
…and their veterinarians must retain the ability for the welfare of their animals to prevent disease and treat sick pigs with medications that are approved for veterinary use. “North Americans…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…farming systems rely on preventative practices to control weeds, insects and disease and uses natural methods to manage problems if they arise. Organic methods also help improve soil and water…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…disease has resulted in unmarketable fruit throughout Florida and elsewhere. California has historically accounted for a large portion of U.S. vegetable and fruit/nut cash receipts, and continued drought conditions may…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…facing disease challenges, to minimize losses in growth rates and production efficiency. Science funded by AFRI is vital to meeting food, fiber, and fuel demands as the world’s population races…