…a map for planned applications or sign up for email and text alerts. “Managing pests is essential for protecting public health, the environment, and food supply stability,” said Karen Morrison,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…to concerns about vaccine efficacy and consumer choice. Additionally, a study from the Journal of Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases highlighted the health benefits of strawberries, particularly for older adults,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…This technology uses sensors to monitor chicken welfare in real-time, enhancing traditional methods. The system tracks bird health, behavior, and environmental conditions, potentially reducing labor costs and improving efficiency. McDonald’s…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
Citrus Greening quarantine has been expanded in Orange County. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…sustainable growing. The segment then shifted to the Salton Sea’s accelerated shoreline retreat due to water management changes, posing health risks from polluted dust. Between 2002 and 2017, the retreat…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…work with the Make America Healthy Again Commission to ensure that policies support both public health and food security. Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products Sabrina…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…sustainable market growth in the U.S. The board provides comprehensive market data, conducts nutrition research, engages with health professionals, and fosters industry-wide collaboration. Additionally, HAB reallocates funds to California and…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
…uplcorp.com/us. By staying proactive, almond growers can protect both their current crop and the long-term health of their orchards. Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer Sponsored…
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
Courtesy of USDA/APHIS The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is modifying its strategy to combat the new world screw worm (NWS) by shifting sterile fly dispersal efforts to…
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) continued its downward trend in February, marking the 17th decline in the past 18 months. The index, which measures the economic health of…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…to limit impacts to export trade markets from potential vaccination. Additionally, USDA will work alongside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure the public health and safety…
Hass Avocado Board Focuses on Promoting Avocados’ Health Benefits
The Hass Avocado Board‘s 2025 communications plan focuses on promoting avocados’ health benefits, particularly for heart health and type 2 diabetes management, targeting health professionals and consumers, especially the general…