…attractive food sources become available due to the changing desert landscape. Courtesy: UC ANR Mark Hoddle is a Biological Control Specialist and Principal Investigator in the Applied Biological Control Research…
“Good-Guy” Fungus to Take on Killer of Oaks and Ornamental Crops
Microscopic image of the fungus Trichoderma asperellum attacking a Phytophthora ramorum spore. The fungus is showing promise as a biological control agent of this pathogen, which causes Sudden Oak Death….
Folta: Ben and Jerry’s Report Work of Bad Science
…because the assay is inhibited by a compound in cherry? We don’t know. There are no proper controls). 6. Biological Significance. But let’s assume the numbers are real. They are…
UC Asian Citrus Psyllid Scouts Trying to Avert Huanglongbing Disaster
…their impacts on the ACP population with a team of scouts. A mix of conventional and organic farmers and growers who use biological integrated pest management programs to manage their…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…U.S. agriculture. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “America’s agricultural systems are constantly exposed to biological…
Plant Health and Production Workforce Funding from USDA
…for both humans and animals,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “It is imperative to invest in research to stay ahead of the biological and environmental constraints, and develop new technologies…
Science Confirms – You Really Should Eat Your Brassica
…biological processes for both plants and animals. In humans, deficiencies can cause metabolic disorders and organ damage leading to diseases and even death. Luo and her research team found that…
Parasitic Wasps Released in Asian Citrus Psyllid Project in Santa Clara County
…to fleas or particles of dust. (Courtesy CDFA) This approach is one of many examples of CDFA pursuing biological control methods in its pest prevention programs. In this video shot…
Legislation Would Address Agro-Terrorism
…time to shore up our authorities regarding coordination and mitigation should our nation be hit by biological attack on our food and agriculture.” New York Republican Dan Donovan, who co-sponsored…
USDA Invests $4.8 Million in University Agricultural Programs
…of the multitude of biological and environmental constraints will require continued new discoveries and a cadre of graduates who are prepared to enter the agricultural workforce,” said NIFA Director Sonny…
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
…that govern the movement into and within the United States of plant pests, biological control agents, and soil, has been extended until April 19, 2017. This 30 day extension will…
Funding for Plant and Animal Phenomics and Microbiome Projects
…of how microbial communities interact with one another and with their plant and animal hosts,” said James Olds, NSF assistant director for Biological Sciences. “The results have the potential to…
Dicamba Herbicide Lawsuit Cites Endangered Species Concerns
…suit include the National Family Farm Coalition, Center for Food Safety, Center for Biological Diversity, and the Pesticide Action Network of North America. The suit was filed on January 20…
Agri View: Gulf Dead Zone
…normally be teeming with life become, essentially, biological deserts. Hypoxic zones can occur naturally, but scientists are concerned about the areas created or enhanced by human activity. There are many…