…by that mysterious disease that destroys whole hives of Honeybees. Hope for a solution is still strong but it still lingers. Until recently I was unaware that the problem has…
National Garlic Day
…illness and disease. Garlic are rich in protein, Vitamin A, B-1 and C and contains essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron. The U.S. is the 6th top producer…
Little Time to Reverse Organic Livestock Rules
…poultry. Some of the nation’s largest organic egg producers say the outdoor and space requirements for hens would expose them to disease and cost millions to comply with due to…
Group Sues to Ban Processed Meats in CA Schools
…they say there is a recognized association between eating processed meats and developing cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The suit claims serving processed meats violates the California Educational Code, which…
HLB Tree Triggers New Quarantine
…causes the disease. CDFA said they are treating plants in a surrounding 800-meter area where the traps are located, and no diseased trees have been found in that area so…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…our members have provided variety and healthy choices as the first line of defense against obesity and disease. We grow the best medicine in the world.® About the California State…
$21.8 Million to Combat Citrus Disease
…solutions to address this urgent citrus industry challenge.” The goal of the Citrus Disease Research and Extension program is to combat citrus diseases and pests, which pose imminent harm to…
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…that will accelerate agricultural research. The National Peanut Board will co-fund AFRI projects on innovations in disease and pest management in peanut production. The Mushroom Council will co-fund projects to…
Avoiding Mistakes in Lawn Care
…no shorter than a third of its current height. And always keep the mower blade sharp. Otherwise, the canopy may turn brown, and you increase the risk of spreading disease….
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced $1.2 million in available funding for aquaculture research projects in the areas of genetics, disease,…
APHIS Announces Public Meetings on Animal Disease Traceability
…helps ensure a rapid response when animal disease events take place. An efficient and accurate animal disease traceability system helps reduce the number of animals involved in an investigation, reduces…
Gardening and Farming Cover Crops
…around since the early 1900’s. Also called green manure, cover crops effectively nourish the soil, while adding protection from unwanted weeds, pests and disease. Easy to plant and requiring very…
USDA Warns it Only Takes One Person to Spread Harmful Invasive Pests
April is Awareness Month for Invasive Plant Pests Each year, harmful invasive plant pests and diseases cost the United States about $40 billion in crop losses, damage to forests and…
Western Growers Forms Partnership with New Mexico Chile Association
…other countries so people have year-round access to nutritious food. For generations our members have provided variety and healthy choices as the first line of defense against obesity and disease….