…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…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
…(Huanglongbing; HLB), caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, in California. APHIS is expanding the quarantined area in the Mission Viejo area of Orange County by 13.16 square miles. APHIS is taking…
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…
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
…flu reports and scheduled briefings with Congress and state health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) withheld two weekly reports—one on bird flu transmission and another on…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…tie-up and remains accessible can support robust root growth and overall plant vigor. Calcium is equally important, contributing to cell structure, disease resistance, and fruit quality. While growers often apply…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
…the active ingredient kasugamycin, to combat bacterial blast in almonds. The exemption allows limited application of the product in select California counties where the disease has been most prevalent in…
The Growing Edge from Valent: Central Coast Growers Prepare for Spring Challenges
Lettuce Field in Salinas Valley DepositPhotos image As Central Coast farmers transition from winter into early spring, managing disease, weeds, and pests remains a top priority. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market…