…Classical Swine Fever, a highly contagious viral disease in pigs. It was eradicated from the United States in the late 1970s. APHIS in 2016 concluded that the risk of the…
Register for Annual Tri-County Walnut Day
…moth will also be presented. The half-day session will conclude with a presentation on the status and impact of thousand cankers disease and the walnut twig beetle in California, followed…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-15-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The fight against the Asian citrus psyllid and the deadly disease it carries, huanglongbing, will receive…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
…for Citrus Pest Disease and Prevention, with $2.5 million going into the General Fund and $2.5 million to be put into the Ag Fund. The funding will assist with further…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…on pest and disease treatment as necessary. Nationwide, they service 99 commercial beekeepers many of whose honey bees pollinate almonds each spring. Almond Board has funded Tech Transfer Teams in…
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
…the normal disease testing requirements, flying reindeer must undergo additional tests to ensure they will be able to safely handle significant changes in altitude and temperature throughout their journey, and…
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Reflects on Year of Progress
…insect and disease infestations and partner with 35 states on restoration projects. Worked toward a Fix to Fire Funding USDA informed members of a national coalition on the impacts of…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…promising source of rubber and as a biofuel feedstock. Until now, however, this drought-tolerant plant lacked the perquisite traits necessary for large-scale cultivation, including disease resistance as well as increased…
California Citrus Production Outpaces Florida
…Florida continues to deal with hurricane aftermath and continued disease pressure. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, California growers sold about 3.9 million tons of citrus during the 2016-2017…
Emergency Request for ACP Regional Quarantine Amendment
…quarantine zones and three nursery stock regional quarantine zones. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program will share the decision through a Citrus Alert after OAL makes their final decision….
Register for Inaugural California Coffee Summit
…Agriculture will be giving presentations on topics such as the development of estate coffee, along with pest and disease management. UC Cooperative Extension advisors Ramiro Lobo, Gary Bender, and Duncan…
National Produce Consumption Still Significantly Low
…risk of several chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes and obesity. Plant rich diets also help to lower the risk of premature death, heart disease, and cancer. Studies have also…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…(also called wild pigs, Eurasian boar, or feral hogs) are a harmful and destructive invasive species causing damage and disease threats to crops, public property, native ecosystems, livestock health, and…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
It has been a trying year for some American farmers. Along with battling the typical disease and pest pressures, many producers around the country suffered through hurricanes, wildfires and drought…