The USDA is currently evaluating additional options for addressing porcine epidemic virus which may include mandatory reporting of outbreaks. The government is looking to better track the disease that has…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
…farm-raised fish that have suffered losses because of disease, severe weather, blizzards and wildfires. Enrollment also begins today for the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), which provides financial assistance to qualifying…
CDFA Identifies ACP Quarantine Area in SLO County
…species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species, such as curry trees, are susceptible hosts…
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
…provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish that have losses due to disease, adverse weather, or other conditions, such as blizzards and wildfires, as determined…
USDA Starts Projects to Fight HLB
Asian Citrus Psyllid The USDA is starting three new projects to fight HLB disease, also called citrus greening, which is spread by the citrus psyllid. Among them is the use…
Invasive Pest in the Spotlight
Greg Rosenthal April is the USDA’s Invasive Plant and Pest Disease Awareness Month. Each year during April, the USDA amplifies its public outreach about the risks invasive plant pest, diseases…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, to learn more about invasive plant pest and diseases impacting your area and how you can help. And, join the discussion about invasive…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…citrus because it is responsible for spreading Huanglongbing, also called citrus greening disease, a plant disease that is fatal to all types of citrus trees. This includes citrus trees in…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…March 17, 2014, NIFA released a Notice of Funding Availability for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, with $76.8 million available in FY 2014. Citrus Disease Subcommittee: A subcommittee has been…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…as a preplant soil fumigant to give their ground a clean start and protect their crops against nematodes and diseases that result in lower yields and quality. Fumigants continue to…
AgNeTVideo: Kevin Severns, Chairman California Citrus Mutual on HLB
Kevin Severns of the California Citrus Mutual discusses the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease….
PED-V Loses May Have Increased in Winter Months
Hog loss due to the disease was estimated at 2% for last fall however that number may increase as researchers believe the disease is more deadly in winter months. PED-V…
Almond Board: Post Bloom Disease Management
In today’s Almond Update, we are taking on the topic of post bloom disease management. Brent A. Holtz, San Joaquin County Director and Farm Advisor, UC Coop Extension, says rain…
Huanglongbing Leads Talks at Citrus Showcase
Hundreds of farmers attended the 2014 Citrus Showcase put on by California Citrus Mutual. Huanglongbing Leads Talks at Citrus Showcase Although the showcase held several workshops on a variety of…