A long time U.S. Forest Service pathologist uses decades of observation of local forests to determine threats of disease, invasive pests, and wildfire. Rod Bain has the story coming up…
USDA Network Protects Livestock
…really serious disease like foot and mouth disease, or if it’s a less serious disease,” she said. “So, the NAHLN or National Animal Health Laboratory Network, adds to our nation’s…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…Additionally, the increased moisture that will be coupled with warming temperatures this week could create disease issues for growers. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-18-23
…addressing pests and disease, the importance of weed management in tough years, and USDA’s gathering of input on GHG measurement plans. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…changing climate and, respond to increased pest and disease challenges,” the letter states. “This rule will disproportionally stifle innovation by publicly supported federal and academic plant breeders and smaller plant…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…to avoid disease and reduction of all kinds of particularly high path avian influenza,” she said in an interview with USDA reporter Rod Bain. The campaign has been around for…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…almonds have been progressing well, with meat fill already complete. The maturation of pistachios, walnuts, and pecans is also underway. Pest and disease pressures have been relatively low in most…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…optimal environments for disease pathogens. However, President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter said the rain does not appear to be having any negative impacts on production. “That’s been nothing…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
…We took the data on disease incidence and how the disease progressed over a period of time.” Alternaria leaf blight is particularly troublesome for carrot growers because of the limited…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
…to help them safeguard against, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. Climate change has increased the level of plant pest infestations and disease infection, allowed pests to…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
…Breeders are working to determine what will be most resilient to climate conditions and pest and disease pressures while maintaining preferred consumer traits. The California program builds on the existing…
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Moves Out of Committee
…pressure, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease or Type 2 diabetes. ]According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans, milk is a source of three out of four under-consumed…
Peanuts Pack a Punch Against Alzheimer’s
How peanuts pack a punch in the fight against Alzheimer’s. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alzheimer’s disease affects more than six million Americans. There’s now growing evidence…
Almond Matters: Pest Pressures Low, But Activity Likely to Pick Up
…Burkdoll noted. OTHER IMPACTS OF ATYPICAL WEATHER THIS GROWING SEASON While the weather has kept pest pressures low, it has also contributed to disease problems. Burkdoll explained that Alternaria has…