HLB on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. Early detection technologies can become valuable tools for identifying huanglongbing (HLB) positive trees before physical symptoms of the disease appear. A massive amount…
NFU Opposes Proposed Rule to Allow Beef Imports from Namibia
…year experienced an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). “The fear over FMD is warranted,” said Johnson in comments submitted today to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). “An outbreak…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
…the family to enjoy, and proceeds benefit the scholarship fund of the Newcastle Area Business Association.” Following Thanksgiving weekend, the season’s kick-off continues with Orchard Days, a Mountain Mandarin Growers’…
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
…food environment as a determinant for obesity and community-based behavioral interventions focused on chronic disease prevention. She received her bachelor’s degree and completed her dietetic internship at Iowa State University,…
Pruning Young Trees Around Wet Weather
…disease infections in your trees, which isn’t good period, but it’s really tough on young trees. The tree isn’t very big and usually the cuts are pretty good size, selecting…
Agri View: Varroa Mites-CCD
Varroa Mite USDA photo Scott Bauer The Varroa mite is now accepted as one of the major causes of Colony Collapse Disorder, the mysterious disease that is killing our Honey…
Possible ACP Breeding Population in Central Valley
…is of grave concern because it can carry the plant disease huanglongbing (HLB). All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Gonzales, Metzer Farms, general manager Denise Moore, Newcastle, Fowler Nurseries, Inc., co-owner Tony Ortiz, Camarillo, Joseph and Sons, operations manager Salvador Parra, Jr., San Joaquin, Burford Ranch, assistant farm manager…
The Western View: Tulare Nut Conference
…issues ranging from water to disease management and everything in between. For more information about the show, visit West Coast Nut Grower’s website at wcngg.com. Remember the show is Friday,…
Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer
…and typically achieve. In this case, they had to settle for “majority” agreement. “Cancer is a complex disease that even the best and brightest minds don’t fully understand,” says Shalene…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected in Kern County
…All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline…
Nufarm at 2015 CAPCA Conference
…of crop protection products used by American farmers to protect their crops against damage caused by weeds, pests and disease. Nufarm offers a diversified product portfolio that includes herbicides, insecticides,…
CDFA Recall on Central Valley Raw Milk
…immune systems, it can cause a serious, life-threatening infection. A small percentage of people may have joint pain and swelling after infection. In addition, a rare disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…deter, and eliminate the threat of invasive pests and diseases that can damage or destroy our agricultural products and natural environment. The efforts are aimed at keeping California’s food supply…