…However, growers will be paying close attention to the potential for rain and what that could mean for disease pressures. “If it doesn’t rain between now and the bloom period,…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…improve its understanding of the virus and to help APHIS accomplish its goal of building an early warning system to potentially prevent or limit the next zoonotic disease outbreak or…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…to protect animal health and prevent the spread of harmful animal disease, and; A review of meat and poultry inspection policies and their impact on the adoption of scientific and technological…
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
…remain nearly triple what they were three years ago. Avian flu has been found in 746 poultry flocks in 47 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention….
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to update animal disease traceability regulations. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be accepting public comment on the proposed…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…The researchers also found that bees under cold stress were associated with an increased risk of disease infections. Chen says the study suggests that the increased energy overwintering bees use…
Almond Matters: Early Bloom Period This Year?
…to wet conditions and disease.” Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR…
Almond Matters: Bloom Prep for Different Weather Scenarios
…can get effective pollination and nut set.” Effective disease management will also be a critical aspect of bloom prep this year, especially if the wet conditions continue. However, if the…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…USDA ARS citrus program in Florida. Successes from the Florida program include varieties with improved disease resistance, higher yields, and improved shelf life. The California citrus breeding program will be…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…ability to control both pests and disease could serve as an example for future research paths. “If you look at the solutions that the biocontrol industry has developed – and…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
Using predatory mites has historically been relegated to strictly addressing other problematic insect pests. However, a new mite species has been found to provide biological control of a fungal disease…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-19-22
…of LandFlex and predatory mites providing pest and disease suppression. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Virus Undercuts Fungus’s Attacks on Wheat
…a costly fungal threat to wheat, barley, and other small-grain crops. The fungus is the chief culprit behind a disease called Fusarium head blight, or “scab.” Scab diminishes the yield…
Agronomic Minute: ‘Wild Ride’ for Grape Growers in 2022
…reportedly looking a bit lighter this year as a result of the production challenges growers encountered. Late rains caused some disease flare-ups in most areas of the state. Driver said…