…wound diseases and that the size of the wound left from pruning can make some vines more susceptible to disease or pathogens. Practicing sanitation between cuts or between vines, can…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-20-23
…Protocol deadline for data entry, a new ag innovation for pollinators and bee keepers, and a healthy soils environment showing benefits in pest and disease control. Tune in to the…
Going Nuts for National Almond Day
…risk of heart disease. Almonds are also good for the skin. They’re rich in Vitamin E. In fact, one serving of almonds contains 50 percent of the Daily Value of…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
…proven pest control or disease control,” said Reiser. “These products can help mitigate pest resistance and especially chemical residue issues for improved harvested crop yield quality and grower profitability.” Biostimulants…
ARS Scientists Improve Nutrients Adding Value to Rice Crop
…cancer, heart disease, and other diseases. One such development is a rice variety that is more beneficial to human health. Rice contains 76–78 percent starch, and cooked rice typically contains…
Almond Matters: On the Brink of Almond Bloom
…However, growers will be paying close attention to the potential for rain and what that could mean for disease pressures. “If it doesn’t rain between now and the bloom period,…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…improve its understanding of the virus and to help APHIS accomplish its goal of building an early warning system to potentially prevent or limit the next zoonotic disease outbreak or…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…to protect animal health and prevent the spread of harmful animal disease, and; A review of meat and poultry inspection policies and their impact on the adoption of scientific and technological…
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
…remain nearly triple what they were three years ago. Avian flu has been found in 746 poultry flocks in 47 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention….
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to update animal disease traceability regulations. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be accepting public comment on the proposed…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…The researchers also found that bees under cold stress were associated with an increased risk of disease infections. Chen says the study suggests that the increased energy overwintering bees use…
Almond Matters: Early Bloom Period This Year?
…to wet conditions and disease.” Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR…
Almond Matters: Bloom Prep for Different Weather Scenarios
…can get effective pollination and nut set.” Effective disease management will also be a critical aspect of bloom prep this year, especially if the wet conditions continue. However, if the…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…USDA ARS citrus program in Florida. Successes from the Florida program include varieties with improved disease resistance, higher yields, and improved shelf life. The California citrus breeding program will be…