…halting the spread of the bird flu. Avian influenza typically does not infect humans, however, the Centers for Disease Control says there have been a few cases. Listen to Sabrina…
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
A new industry resource will debut at the 2022 Almond Conference. The new Almond Disease and Nutrient Deficiency Identification Cards will complement other informational materials developed by the Almond Board…
$80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals
…administration unveiled a national strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease by 2030. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “Ensuring access to nutritious school meals is one of the best…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-10-22
…keeping the industry informed on protocols for new citrus disease. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
…off diseases such as botrytis and powdery mildew. “The mode of action is disruption of the membrane of these diseases that will limit their ability to penetrate into the plant…
Week in Review: Responding to New Citrus Disease & Federal Order Helps CA Dairy Producers
State and federal officials are collaborating in the development of a regulatory response to the new citrus disease in California. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
State and federal officials are collaborating in the development of a regulatory response to the new citrus disease in California. Citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV) was identified in the…
New Tomato Variety Approved by APHIS
…of endogenous anthocyanins. Dietary anthocyanins are associated with a reduced risk of chronic and degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, and some cancers. They also have been shown to…
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
…years. Millions of Americans are afflicted with food insecurity and diet-related diseases—including heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes—which are some of the leading causes of death and disability in…
Prioritizing Harvester Sanitation to Limit Spread of Pests and Disease
…found that harvesters present the biggest risk for spreading pests and disease. Motivated by the threat that branched broomrape presents to the industry, Swett noted that they have been working…
Tools for Varroa Management Guide
…healthy and manage varroa mites, which spread disease within and among honey bee colonies. An expert team of beekeepers, entomologists, Extension agents, apiary inspectors, and federal regulators spent more than…
Adult Obesity Increased During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
…the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from March 13, 2020, to March 18, 2021, compared to a pre-pandemic baseline period of January 1, 2019,…
Watching for Advancements in Ag Technology
…science and technology as it develops and implements regulations and risk assessment processes to prevent any increase in disease or pest risk that may be associated with plant, animal, and…
Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening
…asiaticus (CLas) is the bacterial pathogen that causes “citrus greening disease,” one of the most destructive diseases of citrus worldwide. PPQ scientists are harnessing the power of CRISPR/Cas systems to…