University of Missouri researchers have developed a new pig breed that is resistant to the deadly Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus. The discovery could save the California swine…
Greater HLB-Resistant Rootstock Released
…Press Release The Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture hereby releases to nurserymen and growers the US-1516 citrus rootstock. This rootstock selection originated from a 1975 cross of African…
CDFA Recall on Central Valley Raw Milk
…According to the California Department of Public Health, symptoms of campylobacteriosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Most people with campylobacteriosis recover completely. Illness usually occurs 2 to 5 days…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…agricultural revenue. Public health impacts such as elevated instances of Valley Fever, West Nile Virus and diarrheal illness. A potential increase in mental health issues, including anxiety, stress and depression….
For Atwater FFA Students, It’s a Year Round Program
…School students who raised and exhibited livestock included (swine) Alison Grosbeier, Alyssa Duarte, Amanjot Gandhoke, Amaya Cuen, Amber Miller, Andrew Faretta, Ariana Resendez, Audrey Esau, Austin Conour, Bernadette Sevilla, Breanna…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…those markets. Targeted underserved groups eligible for free or discounted coverage are American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, and…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…of cooperation among Hispanic, Korean and African farmer groups. These groups are working toward merging their efforts to form a single cooperative. The technical assistance provided by SCFC has enabled…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…lagoon covers, composting, and solids separators to reduce methane emissions from cattle, dairy, and swine operations. USDA plans to support 500 new digesters over the next 10 years, as well…
Hungry Pest
Giant African Land Snail April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. Cathy Isom fills us in on some ways we can keep the PESTS away from your plants…
CDFA Announces Recall of Raw Milk Products at Claravale Farm of San Benito County
…cramps, and fever. Most people with camplylobacteriosis recover completely. Illness usually occurs 2 to 5 days after exposure to campylobacter and lasts about a week. The illness is usually mild…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…Beetle in California; $100,000 for a Regional Identification Center for Bark Beetle and other woodboring beetles in Oregon; A total of $165,975 to study attractants for the Giant African Land…
Are the Worst of the Problems With PED Virus Now Over?
Is increased testing and biosecurity for a deadly swine disease making a difference in detection and prevention? Rob Bain reports. Are the Worst of the Problems With PED Virus Now…
USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers
…to sell their produce. Alabama State Association of Cooperatives – $200,000 grant; To help African-American producers of vegetable and forest products in Greene, Wilcox, Hale, Pickens, Marengo, Choctaw and Sumter…
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…grant. Milton’s Local Harvest will develop aggregation and wholesale distribution channels for farmers producing local swine and cattle products in Virginia and the District of Columbia. The project will improve…