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…
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…
California livestock marketers attend LMA D.C.
…USDA GIPSA Director of Policy and Litigation; and Neil Hammerschmidt, USDA Animal Disease Traceability program manager. During the Fly In, the LMA hosted two legislative staff briefings to educate attendees…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
…• Almond Quality and Food Safety Additionally, you can meet with researchers on Thursday, December 10 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Featured topics will include: • Insects and Mites, Disease…
Guarding Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease – A Partnership of Dairy Farmers, UC Davis and CDFA
…that has brought a much more rapid detection system for foot-and-mouth disease. The Foundation is funded largely by the California Milk Advisory Board, a marketing agreement overseen by CDFA and…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…to sustain the supply of high quality lettuce in the face of changing technology and climate. The University of Florida will research management strategies for Laurel wilt, a lethal disease…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…in both plants and humans are known to help fight disease and, in the soil, can help deliver nutrients and other resources to plants. EPICON efforts will generate a variety…
The Western View: Rally Friday – Take Back Our Water
…be held in Rojas-Pierce Park, Mendota, Calif, at 11:00 a.m. October 2. There are lots of reasons to ask the governor for the special session. One is to make sure…