…at over $600 million. The USDA is investigating the cause, testing bees from affected colonies for disease, pesticide exposure, and other stressors. Results are expected soon. Industry leaders are urging…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…affecting global climate patterns and sea levels. The USDA has designated April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, emphasizing citizen-driven strategies to protect crops from diseases and invasive…
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
Symptoms of Pierce’s disease in a vineyard. Picture from University of California A new study from the UC Davis Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine Economics shows that efforts to combat…
UK Detects First Case of Bird Flu in a Sheep, Stoking Fears of Spread
…mammals infected by the disease and fueling fears of a pandemic. Many different mammals have died of the H5N1 bird flu virus across the globe including bears, cats, dairy cows,…
A Crucial Event for the Pork Industry
…new NPPC president Duane Stateler emphasizing its importance. The forum addresses industry issues, policy guidance for 2022, and trade security in case of foreign animal disease. The NPPC faces the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…concerns about mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity. Cooking meat to 165 degrees Fahrenheit inactivates viruses. The discussion also touched on the high cost of eggs and the recent decline in…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
…weather and drought conditions, worsening pest and disease pressure, rising input costs and inflationary pressures, and the repercussions of labor shortages. Introduction of the Supporting Innovation and Agriculture Act Sponsored…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
…leaf diseases, particularly Alternaria. According to Katie Driver, UPL Technical Services Manager, Alternaria is one of the most consistent and damaging diseases affecting almond trees, especially in areas with high…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
…world-renowned scientists to review 30 years of research on the relationship between almond consumption and various health factors, including heart disease, weight management, blood sugar levels, and gut health. The…
APHIS Modifying Strategy to Combat the New World Screw Worm
…the northernmost outbreak point in Mexico, due to the pest’s spread northward. Detailed information about screwworms is available on the APHIS and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites. New…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…of any such approaches include considerations of tradeoffs between public health and infectious disease strategy. USDA will solicit public input on solutions, and will involve Governors, State Departments of Agriculture,…
CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County
…of citrus greening disease (HLB). The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service added 85 square miles, including commercial citrus. CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County Quarantine Map…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Face Challenges with Botrytis and Hull Rot
California almond orchard in bloom DepositPhotos image As almond growers in California navigate the season, they continue to battle two major fungal diseases: botrytis and hull rot. According to Cassandra…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-19-25
…due to a summer heat wave and the export market dynamics. They also delve into the ongoing challenges faced by Florida citrus growers, including hurricanes and citrus greening disease. Listen…