…area last year that were severely defoliated in part due to mite pressure. “The trees were under stress, disease stress as well as mite stress. They looked like Charlie Brown’s…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…with H5N1, increase surveillance and expand our knowledge of the disease, and support an overall national program to reduce the risk of H5N1 in dairy herds. The main benefit for…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…impacting fluid milk production in the United States is the avian influenza outbreak. Fuess noted that currently, the market has seen only minimal impacts from the pathogenic disease. “It’s certainly…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…rancher Mark Eisele said in the statement, “This Farm Bill protects the cattle industry from foreign animal disease, supports producers’ voluntary conservation efforts, and safeguards our food supply, recognizing that…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-13-24
…values. Plus, changes will soon take effect for user fees connected to USDA efforts to protect our borders from pest and plant disease threats. Tune in for these news stories,…
Farm Bill Proposals Support Citrus Industry with HLB Funding
The farm bill frameworks from the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees include specific funding for combating Huanglongbing (HLB). Both frameworks continue funding the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Mite Concerns
…start the week have created an environment that is conducive to disease development. “After a rain event like this, I think it mandates some type of fungicide application to keep…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…citrus industry, as both frameworks support the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program with $25 million annually. This funding is seen as crucial in sustaining efforts to find a…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…the product not reaching the internal temperature needed to destroy Salmonella. Despite FSIS’ and industry’s efforts to improve labeling, these products continue to be associated with Salmonella illness outbreaks. The Centers for Disease…
Mandatory HPAI Testing for Cattle Crossing State Lines
…and state veterinarians. Positive results from diagnostic tests must be promptly reported to USDA APHIS. This reporting requirement enhances disease surveillance and facilitates swift responses to outbreaks. It is meant…
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
…in a press release. The program aims to develop high-quality citrus selections suitable for California’s growing conditions, consumer preferences, and disease resistance. The expansion complements the existing USDA Agricultural Research…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…impact the crop’s overall health? A: Protecting your crop with a fungicide is going to help protect the crop from disease and mitigate the growth and potential spread of that…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…a new ranch just coming up with that tentative program to make sure that their fungicide program is going to cover any diseases or pathogens to reduce crop loss and…
Almond Matters: Rotating Fungicides in Disease Management Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., disease management programs are being deployed in orchards. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll emphasizes the need…